Christopher Benson
Graduate Student
Research Summary
Epigenetic mechanisms of adaptability in turfgrass species Poa annua
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News Articles Featuring Christopher Benson
Apr 19, 2021
Penn State study: Poa annua remembers being mowed
Discovery by Dr. David Huff and research team could lead to seed production for greens.
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Apr 19, 2021
Plant Biology Students Help Solve Mystery of Turfgrass "Memory"
Poa annua, or annual bluegrass, a turfgrass species commonly found on golf course putting greens around the world, possesses transgenerational memory, “remembering” whether its parent was mowed or not mowed, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.
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