- Resilient sports turf: Biostimulation strategies in a changing climate
Resilient sports turf: Biostimulation strategies in a changing climate
This seminar examines how biostimulation improves the resilience of sports turf against heat and water stress. We will present our formulas, their scientific basis, and the developments made in collaboration with research centres, highlighting their effectiveness in real conditions in the United Kingdom.
Learning outcomes:
- How biostimulation is evolving
- How heat and drought stresses affect turfgrass at physiological level
- How biostimulation improves the resilience of sports turf against some stresses
Presented by:
Veronica De Luca Fabra
Turf project developer Kheme Chemical
Veronica holds degrees in Agricultural and Forest Engineering, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Throughout her career, she has specialised in the biostimulation of turfgrasses using amino acids, with a focus on enhancing their response to abiotic stress.
For over eight years, Veronica worked as a research technician at the UPV, where she participated in various projects related to lawn physiology and improving performance in adverse environmental conditions. This experience allowed her to consolidate her knowledge in the scientific field and apply practical solutions to real problems in the green industry.
Currently, Veronica is part of the Kheme Chemical team, where she leads the turf project, KARE. In this role, she works on the development of innovative products based on bioactive compounds, with the aim of improving the quality and sustainability of green spaces.