Turfgrass

A turfgrass researcher discovered “ELE-POO 100% ELEPHANT FERTILIZER” at an elephant kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, and plans to evaluate its effects on turfgrass color and quality.

A recap of the Asian Turfgrass Center’s 2008 monthly photo series, which documented notable turfgrass findings, company projects, and client-relevant topics throughout the year, concluding with two December installments.

A turfgrass researcher shares their December experience working at a research center in Thailand, where they’ve built a putting green featuring 15 grass varieties in preparation for the March 2009 Asian Turfgrass Field Day, while enjoying the sunny, mild weather and blooming tropical flowers of a Thai Christmas.

Three sustainable turfgrass management seminars will be held in Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia in March 2009, featuring speakers including Steve Isaac from The R&A and University of Wisconsin researchers Dr. Doug Soldat and Dr. Jim Kerns, with a research field day in Thailand on March 10.