Turfgrass Council of North Carolina | January/February 2026
This issue covers how AI and high-throughput phenotyping are Changing breeding of Seeded zoysiagrass and an update on the Resist Poa Project.
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In 2026, TCNC will continue to prioritize practical education and industry connections tailored to professionals in sports turf, lawn care, landscape, and grounds.
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By J. Scott McElroy – Professor, Turfgrass Management and Weed Science, Auburn University | and James D. McCurdy – Professor and Extension Specialist, Turfgrass Management, Mississippi State University
Given the current climate surrounding federal funding discussions, we want to provide detailed information about research outcomes from the ResistPoa project.
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Stefano Fratton, a PhD student in the NC State University Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics Program, is developing tools that combine imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fast, objective, and scalable measurements of seedhead abundance.
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