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James White
My research focuses on finding useful endophytes in grasses, and developing an understanding of how they benefit plant hosts. The ultimate goal is to develop endophytes into products that may be used to cultivate grasses without agrochemical inputs. To this end we have developed four patents that relate to application of endophytic microbes in plant cultivation.
The Center for Turfgrass Science generates and disseminates knowledge, and provides training and education in the turfgrass sciences by fostering nationally recognized multidisciplinary research; undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education; and service programs that support the turfgrass industry.