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INTERNATIONAL TURFGRASSGENETIC ASSURANCE PROGRAM(ITGAP)Billy Skaggs Certification Program Manager Georgia Crop Improvement AssociationITGAP 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...

International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program (ITGAP)

International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program (ITGAP)

International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program 2425 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605 Phone: 706-542-2351 Email: itgap@gacrop.org Administered by the Georgia Crop Improvement Association. ALL MATERIALS AND PROCESSES COPYRIGHTED  Terry Hollifield,...

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...

Program Standards: As part of the quality control and assurance process, all growers of certified varieties must follow the ITGAP Program Standards.

ITGAP Standards: Download the full list of the International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program Standards (pdf format).

Turfgrass: Value of Genetic Purity: For more information on the program, click here (pdf format)