Research Findings
CHAMPION has best ball roll in NTEP Trials
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Champion has substantially greater root mass than TifEagle or Floradwarf
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All ultradwarfs are statistically similar in rhizome production compared to Tifdwarf
Morphological Comparisons of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
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The shoot density of Champion is superior to TifEagle and other ultradwarfs
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Champion forms a quality overseeded surface relative to other ultradwarfs
Shoot Densities of Overseeded and Non-overseeded Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
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While all ultradwarfs produce more thatch when compared to Tifdwarf, Champion and TifEagle are statistically similar in thatch production
Thatch Production of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
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Champion is capable of producing a higher-quality putting surface than TifEagle and other ultradwarfs
Turfgrass Quality Under High and Low Management
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One of the keys to successful ultradwarf management is the use of less nitrogen fertility. Champion has a lower nitrogen requirement than other ultradwarfs
Nitrogen Requirements of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
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While no bermudagrass, (Champion included) thrives in shade, Champion maintained a relatively higher shoot density in heavy shade compared with Tifdwarf and Tifgreen
Shade Adaptation of Bermudagrasses for Putting Greens
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Champion can produce very high-quality overseeded turf with a variety of seed types and rates
