Genetic Testing for ALS. Genetic Testing for ALS - ALS is directly hereditary in only 10 percent of families. The vast majority of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning that although there is likely a genetic predisposition involved, ALS is not directly inherited in a family. Although there is a genetic test for ALS, it is still quite limited. In 20 percent of families with inherited ALS, a change in the gene called SOD1 on chromosome 21 has been found, however, 80 percent of families with inherited ALS do not show a change in their SOD1 gene.
Granulated sulfur can play another important role in the establishment of a new lawn. Grounds Maintenance magazine says that turf grass grows best in soil with a neutral to lightly acidic pH. If a soil testing tool is reading a high pH number, your soil may be too alkaline for quick establishment of a lush lawn.
Ammonium Sulfate As a Lawn Fertilizer. Ammonium sulfate is a water soluble fertilizer providing 21 percent nitrogen by weight and 24 percent sulfur. The guaranteed analysis is 21-0-0+24(S). It can be applied to lawns as a top dressing of nitrogen and sulfur with a broadcast or drop-type spreader.