Resources
TifGrand Rugby Fields Updates
The success of using TifGrand at several venues during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Games has led to a reputable national level project. Miyazaki prefecture built a
new rugby practice field devoted to the Japan Men’s Rugby National Team (Brave Blossoms).
Why Was ITGAP Created?
ITGAP was created to maintain identity of turfgrass varieties and to establish production protocols to assure purity and quality.
International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program (ITGAP)
ITGAP does not guarantee a genetically pure product to the end user., but by participating in the program, both ITGAP and the grower are able to state that the grower is producing grass to a certain standard.
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?
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)