University Studies Show Amino Acids Benefit Turfgrass
Plant Health Products: an overview of how they might boost summer stress tolerance.
Erik H. Ervin, Ph.D.
Professor of Turfgrass Culture and Physiology
“Penn State research reported improved photochemical efficiency and overall heat tolerance due to sequential foliar applications of an amino-acid based product.”
“Virginia Tech research has shown greater maintenance of chlorophyll and tiller density, relative to an equivalent rate of ammonium-sulfate based N, under moderate drought stress on a sand-based putting green.”
McCoy R. and Meyer, G.
“Exploratory Study on the Foliar Incorporation and Stability of Isotopically Labeled Amino Acids Applied to Turfgrass” | Golf Course Industry, October 2020
“The collective findings of a study conducted by Purdue University…provide evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant.”
Step 3 Amino Acids for True Plant Health™
Plant processes for building proteins for structure, recovery and defense.
Stresses Reduce Amino Acid Production
- Short Height-of-Cut
- Drought
- Temperature Extremes
- Compaction
- Pest Attacks
- Diseases
- pH
Amino acid synthesis formula
CARBOHYDRATES + N (S) + PROTEIN ATP = AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are needed for plant structure and defense. It takes a considerable amount of energy within the plant to produce the 23 different types of amino acids. Because of the reduced amount of leaf blade (over 90% on putting greens), low height-of-cut turf can never photosynthesize at maximum capacity, limiting amino acid synthesis.
In addition to nutrients, the plant will produce critical phytohormones in its leaves that act as a surrogate brain and determine how many amino acids will be made. Unfortunately, frequent mowing removes these necessary phytohormones that regulate amino acid production.
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Watch this video to learn more about how amino acids can improve your True Plant Health through foliar application.
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