Abstract Water use limitations offers new opportunities for utilization of low-input native grasses and groundcovers the landscapes southwest USA. Two field studies were conducted with eleven plant species two years in Scottsdale Sun City West, AZ to evaluate rate emergence, ground surface coverage, height, overall quality. In laboratory, Eragrostis tef at 86% intermedia 85% showing higher perc...

The effect of electromagnetic field was examined on Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) seeds to enhance seed germination and early growth. The seeds were exposed to four magnetic strengths of 15, 100, 400 and 800 mT in four durations of 30, 60, 120 and 240 min. The experiments were carried out in two forms of laboratory germination and soil emergence. Results showed that magnetic field application enhance...