‘UF-Riata’

(U.S. PVP 200800057)
Bahiagrass Cultivar

‘UF-Riata’ is a novel diploid bahiagrass developed for fall and early spring forage production in the Southeastern United States. It has improved forage growth under short-day lengths and during the cool season. ‘UF-Riata’ exhibits lower photoperiod sensitivity, improved leaf tissue cold tolerance, and increased forage production during the cool season when compared to the standard bahiagrass cultivars ‘Argentine’ and ‘Pensacola’. ‘UF-Riata’ is tolerant to leaf tissue burn from light frosts and freezes.

Licensing Availability: FFSP has exclusively licensed the following entity for the propagation of the ‘UF-Riata’ cultivar:

Ragan & Massey, Inc.
http://www.raganandmassey.com/

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