Driving the Future of Golf: New Herbicide-Resistant Seeded Paspalum and the 50 Years of R&D Behind It

STRATIS™ with ACCe Technology: A Breakthrough for Golf

Atlas Turf International and EIGCA Silver Partner, Pure Seed, are proud to introduce STRATIS™ with ACCe technology, the first herbicide-resistant seeded seashore paspalum. This breakthrough delivers an unprecedented level of control over invasive bermudagrass and other contaminant species while preserving the integrity of the playing surface. For golf architects and course managers, STRATIS offers a critical tool for designing and maintaining sustainable, high-performance turf.

STRATIS is perfect for new construction projects through traditional seeding as well as renovations and turf conversions by interseeding directly into the existing turf stand.

STRATIS combines exceptional salt tolerance, wear tolerance, and visual quality — making it ideal for coastal or high-salt environments where water quality and input costs are top concerns. With STRATIS, designers and superintendents can create resilient, visually stunning courses that hold up under heavy play and variable climates, all while reducing the need for resodding or costly reconstruction.

The People and Products that Drive Innovation

Pure Seed’s commitment to innovation is reflected not only in its products but also in the leadership behind them. Crystal Rose-Fricker, President of Pure Seed and Pure-Seed Testing, is being recognized with two of turf science’s highest honors this year:

• Turfgrass Breeders Association Breeder’s Cup – Honoring her work developing Pure Dynasty Seeded Paspalum and pioneering methods for successful paspalum seed production.
• Fred V. Grau Turfgrass Science Award from the Crop Science Society of America – Recognizing her career contributions to advancing turfgrass science, breeding, and seed technology.

Together, these honors highlight Crystal’s lifelong commitment to delivering genetics that raise the bar for playability, sustainability, and turf performance on golf courses worldwide.

Pure Seed Featured in Seed World: A Culture of Innovation

Seed World recently visited Pure Seed’s research headquarters in Canby, Oregon, capturing the spirit of the company’s 50-year legacy of innovation and partnership. The feature explores Pure Seed’s collaborative approach to breeding, including its long-standing collaboration with the University of Georgia.  Together, the first herbicide-resistant seeded paspalum, STRATIS with ACCe Technology was introduced.

European golf architects and greenkeepers are invited to explore the full Seed World video feature and gain a behind-the-scenes look at the research and development driving the next generation of turfgrass solutions. Scan the QR code below to watch the video and see why Pure Seed varieties are trusted on golf courses around the globe.

Crystal Rose-Fricker, President of Pure Seed and Pure-Seed Testing is a speaker at EIGCA’s Learning Live 2025: “Selecting sustainable turfgrass for different climates”