La Trobe University: Drought-hardy Ryegrass Raises New Challenge
August 05, 2026
August 05, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release:
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Drought-hardy ryegrass raises new challenge
A study by La Trobe University researchers has found annual ryegrass, the most damaging weed in Australian grain systems, can adjust its growth and reproduction to survive under drought stress, making it potentially harder to manage as climate conditions become more variable.
Annual ryegrass (Lolium r . . .
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Drought-hardy ryegrass raises new challenge
A study by La Trobe University researchers has found annual ryegrass, the most damaging weed in Australian grain systems, can adjust its growth and reproduction to survive under drought stress, making it potentially harder to manage as climate conditions become more variable.
Annual ryegrass (Lolium r . . .