News, information, and articles on the Kentucky Bluegrass turfgrass species.
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Season, Zone Dictate Weed Control in Seeded Tall Fescue and Bluegrass January 1, 2007
Weed control during establishment of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass from seed is difficult for many reasons. First, many herbicides normally considered safe on fully established stands of both grasses can be detrimental to newly developing seedlings. Herbicides containing broadleaf herbicides,...More>>
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What Makes Kentucky Bluegrass Wear-Tolerant July 1, 2006
Wear tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass increased as leaf angle from horizontal increased and as shoot moisture content decreased.More>>
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Innovative Cultivars Arrive Slowly but Surely October 1, 2005
A review of recent breeding innovations for improved disease resistance, color and other desireable characteristics.More>>
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New Breeding Technology Speeds Innovations to Market May 1, 2002
A study of National Turfgrass Evaluation Trial (NTEP) data shows how turfgrass plant breeders have made significant improvements in various characteristics of the important turfgrass species.More>>
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Choose Kentucky Bluegrass Types to Develop Improved Blends February 1, 2002
Kentucky bluegrass genotypes are best adapted to regions that are climactically simimlar to their site of collection. Thus, Kentucky bluegrass plants can be classified based on climatic region of adaptation as well as growth habit and turf performance.More>>
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How Predictable is NTEP Data for Your Particular Site? September 1, 2001
Dr. Doug Brede examines some of the relationships buried inside National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) data. Most people who use NTEP data look at just the single column of Grand Mean averages for recommendations. But is this the right thing to do? Or are there idiosyncrasies hidden within...More>>
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