The scientists hope that information gleaned from studying the seed could one day improve grain and seed stocks. Try buffalo grass. One of the few grasses native to America, the popularity of this low-maintenance variety has been growing rapidly. Indigenous to the Great Plains, buffalo grass requires little water, fertilizer, or mowing, and stays green far longer than other grasses. Advanced breeding techniques have also improved its range.
New breeds can now grow well in the parts of the Midwest and Southwest.