Bromus is a large genus of grasses, classified in its own tribe Bromeae. [2][3] They are commonly known as bromes, brome grasses, cheat grasses or chess grasses. Estimates in the scientific literature of the number of species have ranged from 100 to 400, but plant taxonomists currently recognize around 160–170 species.

Jul 10, 2016 · There are five species of brome that occur as weeds in arable crops in the UK – sterile, great, soft, meadow and rye brome. Identification of the different species can be challenging,...

With two major groups and five main arable weed species, brome grasses are relatively diverse. By understanding this diversity, it is easier to identify the species present and the best management tactics.

Bromus inermis, smooth brome, is a leafy, sod-forming, perennial, cool season grass that spreads by rhizomes. This species is both native and introduced. The stems vary in height from 2 to 4 feet. The plant produces numerous basal and stem leaves that vary in length from 4 to 10 inches.

bromegrass, (genus Bromus), genus of approximately 160 annual and perennial grasses in the family Poaceae, found in temperate and cool climates. More than 40 species are found in the United States, a number of which are imporant forage grasses.

Jul 20, 2017 · “There are five brome species that are commonly found in arable fields, with sterile or barren brome (Bromus sterilis) the most predominant. It’s crucial to identify brome species because the post-harvest management strategy varies, depending on …

Bromes are some of the most competitive grass-weed species with similar competitive abilities to wild-oats and Italian rye-grass and more competitive than black-grass. A population of five Bromus sterilis plants/m 2 typically causes a yield loss of 5% in cereals - but much higher crop

Smooth brome is a grass that is commonly found in Minnesota in sunny areas. It was widely planted for forage and erosion control. Smooth brome emerges early in the season and forms dense cover in grasslands, roadsides, ditches, and moist wooded areas. Smooth brome is a perennial cool season grass.

There are five main species of brome which occur as weeds in arable rotations: sterile/barren brome; meadow brome; great brome; rye bromes; soft brome; Identification of bromes is not always easy as some species show considerable variability, often …

Meadow brome is native to southwestern Asia near Turkey. It is a long-lived, rapid developing, leafy, introduced, cool season grass that spreads by short rhizomes. The numerous long, light-green leaves are dominantly basal, lax, and mildly pubescent. The numerous erect stems appear earlier in the growing season than smooth brome.