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Center for Green Roof Research

The Center, the only location in North America with small test green roofs on replicated buildings, characterizes and quantifies the performance of green roofs and promotes their discoveries through education and outreach.

Center for Sports Surface Research

The Center for Sports Surface Research at Penn State is dedicated to the improvement of all sports surfaces. Through cooperative scientific inquiry the center's members expect to improve performance and safety on all sports surfaces.

Center for Turfgrass Science

The Penn State Center for Turfgrass Science has been at the forefront of cutting edge turfgrass research for decades.

Research

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    • Plant Stress Resilience
    • Root and Rhizosphere Biology
    • Resilient, Regenerative, and Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Landscapes
    • Digital Innovation
    • Nutritional Quality of Plant Foods for Human and Animal Health
  • Focused Research Areas
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    • Crop Ecology and Management
    • Fruits and Vegetables
    • Genomics and Root Biology
    • Turfgrass and Ornamental Horticulture
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