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Hybrid Bermuda Grass Seed Heads: Sterile Seeds

Hybrid bermuda (cross of C. dactylon and C. transvaalensis) produces seed heads but no viable seed due to chromosome mismatch. Heavy seed heads usually indicate drought stress.

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