Forage and Turf Research Unit

US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
South Atlantic Area

MISSION

The mission of the Forage and Turf Unit of the SE Area of the Southern Region is:

1. to develop new and improved breeding methods, genetic populations, breeding lines and cultivars of forage grasses and legumes that combine improved yield potential & forage quality with better resistance to pests, tolerance to environmental stress, conservation of scarce resources, and adaptation for small farm use as well as mechanized culture, harvesting and handling;
2. to develop new and improved management practices that increase forage crop yields, minimize production and utilization losses, improve feed quality, conserve and use scarce resources efficiently, and enhance environmental quality;
3. to develop new and improved cultural and management practices that increase forage crop and turfgrass seed yields, reduce production losses, and improve seed quality and preservation;
4. to develop turfgrass cultivars;
5. to develop improved cultural practices to reduce maintenance costs, provide greater persistence and improve the aesthetic characteristics of turfgrass;
6. to serve as curator of Pennisetum germplasm.

STAFF

Dr. Glenn W. Burton -- Research Leader
Telephone: 912/386-3353
e-mail -- forage@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Mrs. Waldene Barnhill -- Secretary
Telephone: 912/386-3353
e-mail -- forage@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Dr. Roger Gates -- Research Agronomist
Telephone: 912/386-3175
e-mail -- rngates@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Dr. Wayne Hanna -- Research Geneticist
Telephone: 912/386-3177
e-mail -- forage@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Dr. Jeffrey Wilson -- Research Plant Pathologist
Telephone: 912/386-3189
e-mail -- jwilson@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Last Update: 3/24/97