Abstract: A new and distinct gamagrass, which is the product of a cross between gamagrass, Tripsacum dactyloides, and a Zea-Tripsacum recombinant. This plant is fertile, has proven to be cross compatible with Zea mays L. and Tripsacum sp., and offers an avenue to expand the gene pool for commercial corn varieties. The instant plant is perennial with well developed rhizomes, aerenchyma tissue in its roots, high carbohydrate and sugar content, abundant seed and prolific vegetation production, traits that give it improved value as a forage crop and biofuel feedstock.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cymbopogon commutatus grass is provided. The new variety was discovered during a mass selection program that was carried out in India in a cultivated area, and offers significant advantages over a typical plant of the species. More specifically, the new variety exhibits superior drought tolerance, a vigorous perennial growth habit, and lighter green leaves than typically exhibited by the species. The plant produces an essential oil having an enhanced geraniol and geranyl acetate content that is useful to form perfumes and in flavor applications. Asexual reproduction can be readily carried out by the rooting of slips.