Eco-Turf: Water and nutrient use efficient turfgrasses from Australian biodiversity. [ 2007-10-10 - 2011-11-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Ian Godwin (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Shu Fukai (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Donald Loch (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Timothy Holton (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Wayne Hanna (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Eco-Turf: Water and nutrient use efficient turfgrasses from Australian biodiversity. Domestic water consumption in Australia is approximately 30% higher than the OECD average. Approximately one third of domestic water consumption is applied to the garden, including turfgrass lawns. Turfgrasses are significant users of fertilisers, which can lead to problems with runoff and infiltration into the water table. We will use the unique diversity of Australian couch grasses to identify new turfs for domestic, sportsground and amenity lawns. This project will develop tools to select turfgrasses that maintain quality with reduced inputs of water and nutrients, leading to an overall reduction in resource use and downstream ecological effects. Benefits of this project extend to urban and rural communities Australia-wide.

Funding Amount $1,110,000

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