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Pennisetum plant named ‘Tift-17’

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Assignee: UNIV GEORGIA RES FOUNDPriority: Feb 17, 2009Filed: Feb 17, 2009Granted: Nov 9, 2010
Est. expiryFeb 17, 2029(~2.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Wayne W. HannaS. Kristine Braman
A01H 6/4654Y02A40/132
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Abstract

The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift-17’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has excellent drought tolerance; superior Helminthosporium leaf spot resistance; high ornamental value; higher tiller number in drought conditions; cold tolerance for short periods of time; and relatively long trichomes on the sheath and at the leaf blade edge at the collar. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

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1. A new and distinct variety of the  Pennisetum  plant named ‘Tift-17’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.

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