Breeding of Cynodon dactylon cv. Xinnong No. 2

Cynodon dactylon cv. Xinnong No. 2 was bred by Xinjiang Agricultural University with the systematic screening methods and registered by the National Committee for Grass Cultivar Examination and Approval. It was a new turfgrass variety with strong resistance and high turfusing characteristics. The breeding background, morphological and biological characteristics, cultivation techniques were summarized in the paper.