In this episode, Frank speaks with Dr. Manuel Chavarria, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Turfgrass Stress Physiology at Texas A&M. Manuel and Frank discuss his progression from Forest Systems in Mexico through his years of study at Texas and brief stint at the former Prairie Turfgrass Research Center in Canada, to his current position at Texas A&M.
Manuel and Frank also discuss research on salinity stress, pigments and paints and his pioneering effort to provide turfgrass education in Spanish!