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Content Type:Editorial
Author(s):O'Brien, Patrick
Author Affiliation:Director, Southeast Region, United States Golf Association Green Section
Title:Turfgrass breeders: Golf's unsung heroes: Working behind the scenes to improve course conditions
Column Name:All things considered
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Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 45, No. 4, July/August 2007, p. 36.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Breeding; Cultivar improvement; Clones; Choice of cultivar; Genetics
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the turfgrass breeding profession. States that "the development of new turfgrasses is one of the greatest improvements to golf courses." Highlights the history of the turfgrass breeding profession, stating that "in 1982, the USGA [United States Golf Association] Turfgrass and Environmental Research program developed far-reaching goals to develop improved genetic plant material for golf to meet new environmental concerns and water quality issues." Explains that "breeders used many strategies to improve plant material, some traveling to golf courses with Penncross and selecting promising-looking clones...University-based plant breeders are not the only ones who have impacted golf. Sod producers and superintendents with keen eyes have selected unique plant biotypes during their day-to-day turfgrass management." Concludes that "turfgrass breeders have done a great service to the game of golf."
Language:English
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O'Brien, P. 2007. Turfgrass breeders: Golf's unsung heroes: Working behind the scenes to improve course conditions. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 45(4):p. 36.
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