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National Turf Evaluation Program

Overseeding and Transition

Arizona Meteorological Network

Linear Gradient Irrigation System

Lysimeters

Salinity Tolerance

Heat Tolerance

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Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
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Karsten Turfgrass
Research Facility

 

National Turfgrass Evaluation Program

Bermudagrass, Buffalo & Bentgrass

The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) sponsors identical field trials for turfgrasses in strategic locations across the country. The trials at the Karsten Turfgrass Research Facility monitor the adaptability of turfgrass cultivars to southwest desert conditions. Turfgrass quality characteristics such as color, density, smoothness, uniformity, vigor, and pest and disease resistance are being evaluated for bermudagrass, buffalograss, creeping bentgrass, and St. Augustinegrass.