A-LIST approves trio of DLF bentgrasses

The Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf announced the addition of creeping bentgrass to its list of approved turfgrass species and included three of DLF’s Super Bents varieties: 007XL, 777 and Macdonald.

The A-LIST is a non-profit organization that conducts independent trials across the U.S. to identify and certify the best performing turfgrass varieties under reduced inputs. The addition of creeping bentgrasses is the result of decades of work by plant breeders to develop varieties with better disease resistance, heat and drought tolerance, and other traits that reduce the amount of water, fertilizer and pesticides required.

“Recognizing the need for reduced inputs for the next generation of creeping bentgrasses is helpful to golf course superintendents and architects who are planning new constructions and course renovations”, said Dr. Leah Brilman, director of product management for DLF North America. “The newer genetics provide significant benefits to end users and the environment.”

DLF's 24 varieties approved by the A-LIST include:

• New Creeping bentgrasses: 007XL, 777, Macdonald
• Tall fescues: Fayette, Grande 3, Nightcrawler, Raceway, Rebounder, Rhizing Moon
• Kentucky bluegrasses: Jackrabbit, Mercury, SR 2150, SR 2284, Martha
• Perennial ryegrasses: AllStar Fore, Banfield, Sideways, SR 4700, Thrive
• Fine fescues: Chantilly, Quatro, Ruddy, SR 3150, SR 5130