[j4c11]

Coming to a yard new you in a couple of years.

https://www.ecowatch.com/scotts-roundup-ready-gmo-grass-1915521468.html

But will it cut reel low?

 

[social port]

I'd be happier if they could produce a bluegrass perfect for the transition zone :|

Also, I'm pretty sure that bermuda is also 'Roundup ready' -- no engineering necessary

 

[stotea]

Where did you see that it's KBG? I've skimmed over this research before and it sounded like it's only fescue for now (maybe even only fine fescue).

 

[j4c11]

Well, you're right, this article doesn't mention KBG by name, but the picture shows KBG. Other articles specifically mention KBG.

https://www.inquisitr.com/1276578/scotts-miracle-gro-roundup-ready-bluegrass-wont-contaminate-because-the-gmos-pollen-is-heavier/

 

[ABC123]

Is it me or does the picture seem like some big leafs for kbg?

 

[GrassFarmer]

thats what i thought it must be roundup ready crabgrass

 

[ryeguy]

thats what i thought it must be roundup ready crabgrass

Halloween isn't till tuesday, go easy with the spooky stuff.

 

[stotea]

Well, you're right, this article doesn't mention KBG by name, but the picture shows KBG. Other articles specifically mention KBG.

https://www.inquisitr.com/1276578/scotts-miracle-gro-roundup-ready-bluegrass-wont-contaminate-because-the-gmos-pollen-is-heavier/

Cool stuff. Hopefully the varieties they develop are appealing in other ways as well (leaf width, color, etc.).

 

[LawnNerd]

This actually scares me. Round up resistant tttf and kbg = no more renovations. Seriously, once you put that down, i hope you like it, because to kill it just got more expensive.
Probably have to use celcious or over the top tenacity to kill it.

 

[ABC123]

This actually scares me. Round up resistant tttf and kbg = no more renovations. Seriously, once you put that down, i hope you like it, because to kill it just got more expensive.
Probably have to use celcious or over the top tenacity to kill it.

Or off label certainty herbicide.

 

[ryeguy]

This actually scares me. Round up resistant tttf and kbg = no more renovations. Seriously, once you put that down, i hope you like it, because to kill it just got more expensive.
Probably have to use celcious or over the top tenacity to kill it.

roundup-resistant, not -proof. My understanding is the grass would just need a stronger app for it to take effect, not that it's immune.

 

[j4c11]

Fluazifop-b-butyl will kill both fescue and KBG. Don't ask me how I know

 

[pennstater2005]

Wouldn't it be nice though because you could spot spray your poa A and T along with all the other weeds in your yard without too much worry of killing the good grass?

 

[j4c11]

Wouldn't it be nice though because you could spot spray your poa A and T along with all the other weeds in your yard without too much worry of killing the good grass?

Definitely a lot of potential there. But it seems like there's always a catch, when you gain something you lose something else - color, disease tolerance etc.