Comprehensive evaluation of drought resistance for 26 cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass at seedling stage

A pot experiment was conducted to comprehensively assess on the drought resistance of 26 cultivars of Kentucky Bluegrass at the seedling stages by measuring the growth of seedlings. This study showed that plant height, shoot fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root dry weight decreased and ratio of root to shoot increased after two weeks of drought treatment. The comprehensive assessment of drought resistance showed that Midnight performed well and Brilliant was the worst among 26 cultivars.