Research - Intro

STRI's research continues to shape the future golf courses and playing surfaces of the sportsturf industry. As a major international turfgrass research centre, STRI has 75 years of unequalled scientific and practical experience.

We provide independent, impartial advice making the STRI your ideal choice.

Our areas of scientific expertise include:

Soils & Sport Surface Science

- Soil Physics Research

- Soil Chemistry Research

- Research for Sports Governing Bodies

- Testing of natural and artificial turf surfaces.

Turfgrass Biology & Environmental Science

- Grass Testing & Evaluation

- Pathology & Pesticide Evaluations

- Applied Ecology

- Environmental Impact Assessments

STRI is a member of the Association of Independent Research and Technology Organisations (AIRTO) and officially recognised testing pesticide efficacy under EC directive 93/71/EEC.

To discuss new research projects or obtain further information contact Stephen Baker, Head of Soils and Sports Surface Science or Andy Newell, Head of Turfgrass Biology, or click on the area of interest at the top of this page.