Ample libations, delicious food and a lively band added to the enjoyment of the Twilight Cruise. Breathtaking views of the Statute of Liberty topped off the evening.
Friday morning’s optional program, the ITRC Zoysia Symposium, drew a good crowd. Speakers from around the world provided insight and perspective on the research, use and culture of this important and underutilized turfgrass species. Tey were joined by panelists who added their insight. A lively question and answer session followed. Te presenters and panelists are pictured below.
Friday morning’s optional ITRC Zoysia Symposium featured presenters and panelists (middle left) sharing their insight on research and the use and culture of Zoysia.
Te optional ITRC Rutgers Turfgrass Breeding Program Tour on Friday afternoon was held at the Rutgers Plant Science Research and Extension Farm in Adelphia, NJ. Attendees rotated through ten stops as Rutgers turfgrass scientists explained their research projects. (bottom left) Dr. Bill Meyer and members of the research team provided details on “Breeding for Drought Under an Automated Rainout Shelter.” (Bottom right) Dr. Stacy Bonos provided an update on the “Low Maintenance Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue Test” she is leading.
26
TPI Turf News September/October 2017
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68
