Andrew, Jeff and Mike attended the University of Massachusetts Turfgrass Field Day. Some of the research projects that were discussed are seen below.
Dr DaCosta on water requirements of different bentgrasses. In the background is an automated shelter that closes when rain begins - that way they can control all the water that is applied to the different types of grasses.
Dr Ebdon on the testing of 88 new varieties of perennial ryegrass. The unique part of this trial is that he is looking at both turf quality and wear tolerance. The yellow weakened turf is where he has applied wear with a machine to simulate lots of traffic. The varieties that can withstand wear are an important trait for grass used on tennis courts!
Dr Bhomik explaining his trials on a new product that controls Poa annua.
A constructed wetland that is used for washing equipment. The water is cleaned by native plants.
1 comment:
I think if we took over all of the land on Dunster Road we could have our own testing ground.
Are the lads ready to ferment a revolution and land taking?
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