Performance Sports Turf

The Australian turfgrass industry relies on US-bred varieties, lacking resilience for local conditions. Limited collaboration between scientists and commercial industries stifles progress in plant protection services and varietal improvements. Turfgrass managers are therefore resorting to costly pest and disease control with few options.

Adaption to climate change will demand turfgrass varieties for urban cooling with greater water efficiency and wear tolerance.

The University of Queensland holds a diverse collection of native and naturalised turfgrass varieties, offering benefits for various stakeholders. Investment can develop new elite commercial varieties suitable for the Australian climate, enhancing sustainability while meeting diverse market needs.