The turf protection market may be defined as products used for the cultivation, maintenance, and safeguard of all types of turf grass. These include products such as stimulants, fertilizers, and pesticides used on turfs and lawns. ____ 1 Micromarkets are defined as the further segments and subsegments of the turf protection market included in the report. 2 Core competencies of the companies are captured in terms of their key developments, strengths, and weaknesses based on product offerings, and business strategies adopted by them to sustain their positions in the market.