INTERNATIONAL TURFGRASSGENETIC ASSURANCE PROGRAM(ITGAP) Billy Skaggs Certification Program Manager Georgia Crop Improvement Association ITGAP History   The International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program (ITGAP) is a quality assurance program that monitors...
GCIA Terry Hollifield

GCIA Terry Hollifield

INTERNATIONAL TURFGRASS GENETIC ASSURANCE PROGRAM (ITGAP) Terry HollifieldExecutive DirectorGeorgia Crop Improvement Assoc. Why Was ITGAP Created?   Maintain identity of turfgrass varieties University of Georgia varieties Privately released varieties Establish...
Turfgrass: Value of Genetic Purity

Turfgrass: Value of Genetic Purity

Just what is genetic purity and why is the concept so important to the turfgrass industry and to golf courses in particular? Golf course superintendents have several goals. The most critical for job security is to create aesthetically pleasing and consistent playing...