Abstract

HERNANDEZ, L.A et al. Turfgrass, a product based on knowledge. Pastos y Forrajes [online]. 2007, vol.30, suppl.5, pp. 1-1. ISSN 0864-0394.

A group of results is presented which, from a process of R+D and technological and managerial innovations, as well as the creation of a spin-off of technological base, have generated a full-cycle project (turfgrass and turfing services) offered by the EEPF "Indio Hatuey", with high quality and competitiveness, which avoids hiring specialized foreign firms in complex turfing works. Among the clients that have received the services are the Varadero Golf Club and several putting green, the Latinoamericano Stadium and other baseball fields, social works, as well as many hotels and gardens in Varadero, Havana City and the northern keys of Villa Clara. This allowed incomes up to 1 186 800 CUC/USD a considerable part was contributed by foreign firms and 3 878 300 pesos, between 1995 and 2006. These results were achieved within an enriching process of the technological and managerial patrimony, in which the relationships with universities and firms from Canada, United States, Germany, Mexico and Costa Rica have played a key role.

Keywords : Turfgrass; organization of technological base; R+D; innovation.

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