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[1]WANG Yuwen,ZHUJun.The Adaptability of Vetiver in Taiwan[J].Research of Soil and Water Conservation,2002,9(03):88-91.

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The Adaptability of Vetiver in Taiwan

Research of Soil and Water Conservation[ISSN 1005-3409/CN 61-1272/P] Volume: 9 Number of periods: 2002年03期 Page number: 88-91 Column: Public date: 1900-01-01

Title:: The Adaptability of Vetiver in Taiwan

Author(s):: WANG Yuwen, ZHUJun; Department of Agronomy, Taiwan University, Taiwan, China

Keywords:: vetiver grass; bioengineering; erosion control; mudstone; biodiversity

CLC:: S157.433

DOI:: -

Abstract:: Vetiver (Vetiveriz zizanioides) is a newly introduced giant grass for erosion control.The introduction of germplasm and study of vetiver were initiated since 1997.There are 15 wild seedy vetiver germplasm and 22 cultivated vetiver clones been introduced into Taiwan up to year 2001.The field study showed that the seedy vetiver can grow and produce seed without limitation in Taiwan, the amount of the seed is enormous and in good quality.Thus, the application of seedy vetiver must be prohibited in the perspective of its weedy potential.According the field study throughout the island, the cultivated vetiver can adapt well under the altitude of 1000 m, while over 2000 m the vetiver will grow well only with the good sunlight and proper planting date.The region between 1000 and 2000 m can grow vetiver well unless the severely shaded condition is encountered then the growth might be retarded.In the coastal area where the winter erosion prevalent, vetiver can adapt and show good growth.In the mudstone area, where post the greatest challenge to plant, vetiver can thrive as well.

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