TAG: research

North Carolina State University releases fast-establishing, low-maintenance turfgrass

January 5, 2022By
Art Bruneau (Executive Director of NC Sod Producers Association), Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis (NC State), Dr. Grady Miller (NC State) and Linda Bradley (President of NCSPA) at the Lobo Zoysiagrass release at the NC Sod Producers Association Fall Field Day. (Photo courtesy of Sod Solutions)

Researchers say Lobo Zoysiagrass is unique because it is fast to establish, drought-tolerant and maintains good color and quality under very low inputs. read more

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Researchers studying water conservation using artificial intelligence

October 14, 2021By
Drone footage shows turf research at the University of Georgia Tifton (Source: University of Georgia)

University of Georgia researchers are studying how to use artificial intelligence to better manager turfgrass irrigation. read more

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Purdue University and EnP release study on amino acid uptake in turfgrass

April 7, 2020By

A study conducted by Purdue University and EnP Investments provides evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant. The data also suggests that intact amino acids are taken up by turfgrass foliage rather than being mineralized into other... read more

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$3 million allocated for turfgrass research

January 17, 2020By

The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) received $3M in new funding for federal turfgrass research in the FY20 Federal Appropriations bill. This is a 400-percent increase from $1M annually. This new funding is allocated for research in turfgrass genomics, water-efficient grasses and systems, and ecosystem services. Genomics is the study, understanding and mapping of the genomes of major turfgrass species. Understanding... read more

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Iowa State adds new sports field research facility

June 23, 2015By

In the video, Iowa State University (ISU) turf grass research associates are leveling four acres of land to construct a new sports field research facility. The research will include three separate fields and will help to identify best practices for sports turf managers, according to a news release from ISU. The four-acre stretch located at the ISU Horticulture Research Station will... read more

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