Research Update

May Research Update:

• North Carolina State Shade Study
  • The results are in and will be published shortly.  The study involved Celebration Bermuda, Discovery Bermuda, TifWay 419, TifGrand and other experimental lines from NC State.
  • The study was over the course of 2-3 years.
  • Discovery outperformed all other grasses and was followed closely by Celebration
  • Shade levels were over 65%
  • Researchers cut out “cups” to observe regrowth.  Discovery was fastest to grow back in the conditions.
• Turf Research Florida
  • Looking for improved disease resistance and cold hardiness in both fine and course bladed zoysias.
  • Dr. Kevin Kenworthy is preparing to send four or five lines from the program to sod farms for trials with standard maintenance and harvesting protocols.
  • We are getting closer to a release which will likely happen over the next few years.