Drought resistance involves the ability
to produce extensive, deep root systems.
A 1997 study of seven warm season turfgrasses
comparing responses to surface soil drought
stress and rewatering demonstrated that
Seaisle
1 and TifBlair centipede
had superior drought resistance. Both
exhibited enhanced root growth, rapid
root-water uptake at deep soil levels,
excellent soil surface root viability,
and excellent root regeneration after
rewatering.
Draught
resistance