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Grass of the future

The perfectly manicured, always green and lush lawn has been a fixture of Southern California communities for so many decades that it’s practically seen as a birthright. However, the harsh reality of water shortages and rationing has brought the unsightly development of brown lawns to properties across Los Angeles. One grass researcher at UC Riverside is trying to ensure that the grass will always be greener in SoCal.

Guests:

Jim Baird, assistant turfgrass horticulturist at the UC Riverside College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences