Gordon Creek: A Superior, Tested Germplasm of Wyoming Big Sagebrush.

摘要

A superior germplasm of Wyoming big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis) has been evaluated for revegetating mule deer winter ranges and sage grouse habitats, and restoring disturbed lands. The germplasm, 'Gordon Creek', can increase the level of energy, protein, phosphorus, and carotene in the diet of wintering mule deer. 'Gordon Creek' is adapted to drier sites than 'Hobble Creek', a previously released germplasm of mountain big sagebrush. The authors describe the need for the germplasm, its nutrient content, areas of adaptation, and procedures for establishing it.