USGA-Funded Research That Helps Reduce Water Use
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2018-07-04
Researchers Evaluate Bermuda Grass And Zoysia Grass For Cold And Drought Tolerance. (Photo/USGA)
By USGA GREEN SECTION
The best way to reduce water use and maintain quality playing conditions is to establish grasses that use less water. Warm-season grasses such as bermuda grass or zoysia grass naturally use less water than cool-season grasses.
In the past, these grasses were only used in warmer climates because high-quality cultivars lacked cold tolerance. Over the years, the USGA has supported the development of many warm-season cultivars with improved cold tolerance. These cultivars produce high-quality playing surfaces, withstand winter conditions in colder climates and help conserve water.
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