Good properties and values for utilization of seashore paspalum germplasm resource

Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.) is both forage and turfgrass, and possesses some important economic and ecological values. In this paper, the current research situation is reviewed,and the forage value, salinity tolerance,drought resistance as well as wear tolerance are introduced. Meanwhile, its utilization values in ecological reconstruction are also summarized in this paper.