May 26th

By Mutt Mulligan

Super Grass?

Scientists are on a quest to engineer a drought proof lawn. The goal?  Develop grass that demands little water, tolerates shade, is resistant to fungi and pests, grows at a relatively slow pace, produces ample seeds and passes down the same characteristics from generation to generation.  Sound impossible, well not to UC Riverside turfgrass specialist Jim Baird.  

Read more in this LA Times article.