WCTA 2013 Turfgrass Research Update
“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” — Henry Miller
from Jerry Rousseau
The importance of funding turfgrass research may never have been so obvious as pressure to sustainably provide optimum playing surfaces increasingly challenges professional sportsturf managers in every sector in every location. Of course problems don’t typically go away by themselves and while manufacturers have a role to play in proving their products through research, independently funded projects and initiatives will always be a critical part of the process.