Research Locations
Rotaia Research Station
Rotaia is the primary research farm for CeRTES. Rotaia is owned and operated by the University of Pisa and has a broad focus on horticulture and agronomy. Rotaia is the first proving ground for all turfgrass concepts developed by CeRTES and a critical component in the discovery process.
Bindi Sod Farm
Real world research is critical to making important discoveries. That is why CeRTES has partenered with Bindi for nearly two decades. This mutually beneficial relationship has helped to expand more drought tolerant warm-season turfgrass research in Europe, which has in turn improved sports fields, golf courses, and ame
CeRTES USA - Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, USA
CeRTES USA is based in Auburn, Alabama, USA. This unique environment provides an ideal location to complement research in the Mediterranean climate of Italy. With its hot humid summer climate and freezing winter temperatures, Auburn can focus on testing the extremes for cool-season grasses and evaluating warm-season grass management practices that reduce environmental impacts.