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Victoca
perennial rygrass was selected in Tasmania by the Department of
Primary Industries and Water in response to problems of pasture
persistence, frequently due to Cockchafer attacks. It was selected
at both Avoca and Campbell Town in the dry midlands area of Tasmania
during the 1982/83 drought from a line of Victorian perennial ryegrass.
During this time there were repeated outbreaks of red-headed Cockchafer.
Notable features include:
- deep rooted
- tolerant to waterlogging
- tolerant to close grazing
- quick recovery after summer.
As
Victoca
is very persistent and handles stress well, including the stress of trampling, it is well suited to amenity use including sports oval, backyards and any high wear areas.
Robert Dent in a seed production block of Victoca perennial ryegrass.
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