Together, We Are Better.
Our commitment to research and innovation is strengthened through partnerships with our affiliate research farms and university cooperators, working together to deliver real-world results. Together, we believe in better.
Third Party Testing
The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program develops and coordinates uniform evaluation trials of turfgrass varieties and promising selections in the United States and Canada. These test results can be used by national companies and plant breeders to determine cultivar adaptations. Results are also used to determine if a cultivar performs well in a local area or under differing levels of turf maintenance. This is a valuable resource in determining what future grasses MVP Genetics will pursue.
Research Affiliate
MVP Genetics research affiliate, Pinnacle Ag Research Center (PARC) specializes in variety testing, management practices, and environmental impact studies. The research facility is in the heart of the transition zone and exposed to environmental extremes, with hot summers and cold winters. These extremes allow us to test MVP products, practices, and equipment designed to alleviate plant stress and the pests associated with it.
Breeding Affiliate
MVP Genetics breeding affiliate, Peak Plant Genetics plays a vital role in our commitment to better. Every year over 150,000 individual plants and 1,500 turf plots are planted on the 80-acre research farm located in the Willamette Valley. Allowing us to move efficiently from breeding and selection to production and delivery. By aligning genetic development with market needs, we ensure the varieties we bring forward are both innovative and proven.
Published Research
Explore the independent and university research supporting our understanding of turfgrass performance, management, drought response, and winter survival.
Response of JSC 2-21-18 (Iron Cutter®) Hybrid Bermudagrass to Postemergence Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators
International Turfgrass Society Research Journal · 2025
University of Georgia researchers evaluated IronCutter® response to commonly used turfgrass herbicides and plant growth regulators, including effects on turfgrass color, quality, vegetation index, and growth regulation.
View ResearchImproving Winter Survival of Interspecific Hybrid Bermudagrass in the Mid-Atlantic Region Through Cultural Practices
Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management · 2024
Multi-location research examining fertility, mowing, irrigation, soil moisture, and other cultural practices associated with winter performance of cold-tolerant hybrid bermudagrasses.
View ResearchWarm-Season Turfgrass Species Genotype-by-Environment Interaction for Turfgrass Quality Under Drought
Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science · 2024
Multi-university research examining turfgrass quality and genetic variability under drought and non-drought conditions across four major warm-season turfgrass species.
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