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About Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticulture, Purdue University

Posts by Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D.

Breaking down the research on cool-season turfgrass water use and needs Posted on 22 Jun 2023 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers share findings from several peer-reviewed studies to summarize the turf ETc or Kc of cool-season turfgrass species. Read more»

Super Science: Looking back on 2021 Posted on 30 Dec 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Take a look back at all of the best turfgrass research from some experts that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2021. Read more»

How fine fescues aid in crabgrass weed suppression Posted on 12 Oct 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Experts take a look at how different fine fescue cultivars fare against suppressing crabgrass pressure on golf courses in Minnesota. Read more»

Super Science: A year of research in review Posted on 04 Dec 2020 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna offers a look at all of the best turfgrass research that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2020. Read more»

Controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens Posted on 08 May 2020 in the Research categories.

Experts describe tactics and experiments on how to go about controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens around the U.S. Read more»

Suppressing Meyer zoysiagrass seedheads Posted on 12 Nov 2018 in the Research categories.

Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) is on about 25,000 acres of golf course turf in the United States. It provides golfers with an excellent ball lie when used in fairways, and its Read more»

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