Turfgrass Seed Variety Evaluation Process

Watkins, Eric; Yue, Chengyan; Hollman, Andrew; Moncada, Kristine

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Turfgrass Seed Variety Evaluation Process

2023-05-01
By Watkins, Eric ; Yue, Chengyan ; Hollman, Andrew

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Creators:

Watkins, Eric ; Yue, Chengyan ; Hollman, Andrew ; Moncada, Kristine
Corporate Creators:

University of Minnesota. Dept. of Horticultural Science
Corporate Contributors:

Minnesota Department of Transportation ; Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation
Subject/TRT Terms:
- Databases
- Decision making
- Grasses
- Roadside
- Seeds
- Turf
- Erosion control
Publication/ Report Number:

MN 2023-20, CTS #2021034
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Minnesota ; United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation
Abstract:

This project addresses two critical needs: to update existing Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) turfgrass recommendation lists and to develop a new process to keep lists continually updated in a fair manner with data-driven recommendations. The authors evaluated the current list of MnDOT-approved turfgrass varieties and found underperforming varieties that should be removed. The authors then found new, improved varieties that should be considered for inclusion on the MnDOT lists. To facilitate a process to keep lists updated for the future, the authors first conducted a survey of seed distributors. Using their input, the authors developed a new process that MnDOT can use to approve turfgrass varieties for inclusion as official seed mixtures. Ultimately, this will lead to a more nimble, consistent, and clear process so that existing and new seed vendors can have complete confidence in data-driven decision making by MnDOT.
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Funding:

(c) 1036342 (wo) 2
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73025/dot_73025_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.36 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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