The research project featured in this video has been referred to in many turf/golf publications, definitely one of the most influential studies of its kind. We've referred to it in some form here, here and here.
From the UMASS Amherst research article:
“Studies from golf greens have shown that 5 percent to 10 percent of the total pesticides applied are lost in runoff. In worst case conditions, this figure can be as high as 30 percent,” says John Clark, a professor of veterinary and animal science and a principal investigator on the grant. “We have identified plant species that can reduce the amount of certain pesticides in soil by up to 94 percent in the greenhouse.”
Be sure to check out all our posts about bufferzones, water quality and IPM.
From the UMASS Amherst research article:
“Studies from golf greens have shown that 5 percent to 10 percent of the total pesticides applied are lost in runoff. In worst case conditions, this figure can be as high as 30 percent,” says John Clark, a professor of veterinary and animal science and a principal investigator on the grant. “We have identified plant species that can reduce the amount of certain pesticides in soil by up to 94 percent in the greenhouse.”
Be sure to check out all our posts about bufferzones, water quality and IPM.
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