This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 19)
Summary
The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" reported on the special types of natural grass used at the World Cup to meet FIFA’s rules. The grass was carefully developed to survive different climates and playing conditions, especially in stadiums with artificial turf or domes.Key Facts
- "CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
- FIFA requires World Cup matches to be played on natural grass fields.
- Some stadiums scheduled for this World Cup had artificial turf or domed roofs.
- Special grass varieties were created to handle these unique conditions.
- Dr. John Sorochan, a turfgrass science professor at the University of Tennessee, helped develop these grasses.
- The grass development involved scientific research and cooperation with sod farms, like Crossroads Sod Farm in Tennessee.
- The turf was engineered to remain resilient under heavy play and different weather climates.
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