The Tucson Plant Materials Center is involved in the following
studies and activities to address the above resource issues. For more information on these studies please
contact the PMC at (520) 292-2999.
| Study Number |
Study Name |
Description |
Duration |
| 04C9906Z |
Euryops and Pentzia Eradication Study |
Locate, map, and eradicate infestations of Euryops and Pentzia in Arizona. |
1999-2010 |
| 04I9901L |
Pappophorum vaginatum Population Development |
Develop genetically broad-based population of Pappophorum vaginatum for use in range
seeding, critical area stabilization, or mined land revegetation. |
1999-2005 |
| AZPMC-P-0401-CR |
Evaluation of Genetic Variation between Accessions in Alkali Sacaton Initial Evaluation
Planting for Southern Nevada. |
To determine the genetic variation within accessions of the composite population of Alkali
sacaton by measuring a series of growth characteristics in the plants at the PMC. |
2004-2008 |
| AZPMC-P-0503-CR |
Evaluation of Genetic Variation between Accessions in Tobosa Initial Evaluation Planting for
Southeast Arizona. |
To determine the genetic variation within accessions of the composite population of Tobosa
by measuring a series of growth characteristics in the plants at the PMC. |
2005-2008 |
| AZPMC-P-0601-CR |
Evaluation of Genetic Variation between Accessions in Sideoats Grama Initial Evaluation
Planting for Southeast Arizona. |
To determine the genetic variation within accessions of the composite population of
Sideoats grama by measuring a series of growth characteristics in the plants at the PMC. |
2006-2008 |
| AZPMC-P-0602-CR |
Evaluation of Genetic Variation between Accessions in Bush Muhly Initial Evaluation Planting
for Southeast Arizona |
To determine the genetic variation within accessions of the composite population of Bush
muhly by measuring a series of growth characteristics in the plants at the PMC. |
2006-2008 |
| AZPMC-P-0603-CR |
Evaluation of Genetic Variation beween Accessions in Plains lovegrass Initial Evaluation
Planting for Southeast Arizona |
To determine the genetic variation within accessions of the composite population of Plains
lovegrass by measuring a series of growth characteristics in the plants at the PMC. |
2006-2008 |
| AZPMC-S-0503-CR |
Development of Technology for Seed Production of 'Sonora' Black Grama |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of the release 'Sonora' black grama.
Advanced Evaluation Planting. |
2005-2010 |
| AZPMC-S-0702-CP |
Greenhouse germination experiment for Stevan Plains bristlegrass |
Greenhouse germination experiment for 3 harvest years of Stevan Plains bristlegrass, with
100 seed each and 6 replications, to determine true germination. The Z test shows very low germination
rates,which may not be accurate with this species. Advanced Evaluation Planting. |
2007-2008 |
| AZPMC-T-0301-CR |
Demonstration of Native Grasses |
Demonstration of native grass species and cultivars of native grasses from PMC's in the
region. Observational nursery of 32 accessions. |
2003-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0403-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) for
Southern Nevada |
The Southern Nevada Restoration Team (SNRT) is an interagency partnership consisting of:
1) BLM - Las Vegas Field Office, 2) U.S. Forest Service - Spring Mountain, 3) National Park Service – Lake
Mead and 4) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Desert Refuge Complex. SNRT members manage over 7
million acres of federal lands in southern Nevada, comprising approximately 90% of the landscape. This
project will develop populations of plant materials for use by SNRT in their restoration efforts. The Tucson
Plant Materials Center will form populations through natural hybridization of Sporobolus airoides accessions
collected from various sites in southern Nevada. |
2005-2009 |
| AZPMC-T-0404-CR |
Development of Technology for production of Alkali Muhly Populations for Southern
Nevada |
The Southern Nevada Restoration Team (SNRT) is an interagency partnership consisting of:
1) BLM - Las Vegas Field Office, 2) U.S. Forest Service - Spring Mountain, 3) National Park Service – Lake
Mead and 4) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Desert Refuge Complex. SNRT members manage over 7
million acres of federal lands in southern Nevada, comprising approximately 90% of the landscape. This
project will develop populations of plant materials for use by SNRT in their restoration efforts. The Tucson
Plant Materials Center will form populations through natural hybridization of Muhlenbergia asperifolia
accessions collected from various sites in southern Nevada. Seed from the accessions will be bulked and
used to establish seed production fields in southern Nevada. |
2005-2009 |
| AZPMC-T-0405-CR |
Development of Technology for Seed Production of 'Stevan' Plains Bristlegrass |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of the release 'Stevan' plains
bristlegrass |
2004-2008 |
| AZPMC-T-0501-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Desert Zinnia for Southeast Arizona |
develop agronomic protocols for a commerically produced forb species for southern
Arizona |
2005-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0502-CR |
Development of Technology for Bush Muhly Hay Bales for Propegule Distribution in the
Restoration of Disturbed Sites. |
Develop agronomic protocols for the production of hay bales of Bush muhly and technology
for use in restoration of critical areas. |
2005-2008 |
| AZPMC-T-0503-CR |
Development of Technology for Seed Production of 'Sonora' Black Grama |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of the release 'Sonora' black grama |
2005-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0504-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Tobosa for Southeast Arizona |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of Tobosa |
2005-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0601-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Sideoats grama for Southeast Arizona |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of Sideaots grama |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0602-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Bush Muhly for Southeast Arizona |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of Bush muhly |
2006-2008 |
| AZPMC-T-0603-CR |
Development of Technology for Production of Plains Lovegrass for Southeast Arizona |
Develop agronomic protocols for seed production of Plains lovegrass |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0606-IN |
Introduction of Species Diversity into Boer Lovegrass Infestation on the Audubon Research
Ranch in Elgin, Arizona |
Test and develop effective methods for introducing native species diversity into Boer
lovegrass infestations using a series of replicated trials including mowing, herbicide, growth inhibitor and
seeding of materials collected from the area. |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0608-CR |
Development of Technology for Use of Haybales to Establish Native Species on Degraded
Areas of the Audubon Research Ranch in Elgin, Arizona |
Develop technology for establishing native species on degraded sites on the Audubon
Research Ranch using haybales harvested from the Audubon fields established at the PMC. |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0610-CR |
Bonita Seeding Trial |
To determine appropriate seeding rates for five species releases in southern Arizona
rangeland: 'Loetta' Arizona cottontop, Saltillo germplasm Cane beardgrass, Cochise germplasm Spike
dropseed, Pima Germplasm Pima Pappusgrass and 'Stevan' Plains bristlegrass. |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0612-IN |
Control of Buffelgrass at the Santa Rita Experimental Range |
Remove exotic, invasive Buffelgrass from 1980s planting site at Santa Rita Experimental
Range. Estimate infestation reduction using GPS and photos. |
2006-2010 |
| AZPMC-T-0703-CP |
Development of technology for Papago Peas Production |
Establish papago peas Increase field and develop technology for production. |
2007-2009 |
| AZPMC-T-0704-CR |
Pole planting technology for a number of species |
To test the potential for poles with a number of hardwood and softwood species for riparian
restoration purposes. Technology for poles may be used for Camp Creek project or transferrred to other
entities. |
2007-2009 |
| AZPMC-T-0705-CR |
Containerized Native Plants as replacements for invasive Vinca in Camp Creek |
To grow out sufficient numbers and varieties of native plants to revegetate the slopes
currently infested with Vinca. |
2007-2009 |
| AZPMC-T-9902-IN |
Euryops and Pentzia Eradication Study |
Locate, map, and eradicate infestations of Euryops and Pentzia in Arizona. |
1999-2005 |
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