RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
STRI is the world’s leading authority for sports turf research.
Our aim is to improve the performance, quality, durability and aesthetics of all sports surfaces. From our extensive research facilities in the UK, Australia and Qatar we help develop sustainable cutting edge technologies and deliver outstanding scientific solutions.
We understand that the reputation and success of your sports facility is reflected in the quality and condition of your playing surface. Therefore our research team is focused on supporting the sports turf industry by exploring cost-effective ways to produce high quality durable surfaces.
Trials
Trials
We run industry and sporting body funded research projects in a range of climatic conditions.
Species/Cultivar Trials
Demonstration Trials
Rootzone, Maintenance Trials
Salinity Tolerance Trials
Water Saving Trials
Pesticide & Fertilizer Evaluation
Species/Cultivar Trials
Demonstration Trials
Rootzone, Maintenance Trials
Salinity Tolerance Trials
Water Saving Trials
Pesticide & Fertilizer Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Some of the independent research we conduct includes pesticide and fertiliser evaluation for the chemical industry and grass cultivar assessment for seed and sod companies.
Product Development
Product Development
Our R&D team assists with trialling new products to go to market, can offer advice on design and strategy of new products and provision of scientific data to support product evaluation and registration.