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GA SR895

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Wilkinson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the success of TifTuf bermudagrass and the work of Dr. Wayne Hanna, Dr. Brian Schwartz, and the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in developing the variety
  • TifTuf was jointly released in 2016 by the University of Georgia and the USDA Agricultural Research Service after nearly 25 years of testing and development across multiple southern states
  • TifTuf uses 38 percent less water and retains 95 percent more green leaf tissue during drought stress compared to the popular Tifway bermudagrass variety, while also exhibiting superior wear tolerance and cold tolerance
  • The variety has been installed at notable locations including Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Great Waters Golf Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee, and multiple college football stadiums
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

TifTuf Bermudagrass; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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