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About James Murphy, Ph.D.

James Murphy, Ph.D. is an extension specialist in turfgrass management at Rutgers University.

Posts by James Murphy, Ph.D.

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»

Update on the lesser of two weevils Posted on 01 Oct 2020 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers allowed some damage from ABW larvae in creeping bentgrass fairways to see if it would reduce annual bluegrass cover throughout the season. Read more»

BMPs for anthracnose on annual bluegrass putting greens Posted on 04 Aug 2020 in the Featured & Research categories.

Turfgrass experts lay out a few best management practices for controlling anthracnose on annual bluegrass putting greens. Read more»

Keeping dollar spot in check Posted on 08 May 2020 in the Research categories.

Experts evaluated dollar spot (Clarireedia jacksonii) incidence and disease progress on six bentgrasses that vary in tolerance to the disease. Read more»

Removing coarse topdressing sand from greens Posted on 04 Jun 2019 in the Featured & Research categories.

Superintendents use topdressing to manage thatch accumulation and maintain smooth putting green surfaces. However, they often avoid topdressing during the growing season because residual coarse sand may interfere with play Read more»

A lesser of two weevils? Posted on 26 Feb 2019 in the Research categories.

The annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) can inflict severe damage on annual bluegrass (Poa annua) fairways, greens and collars. Because the ABW showcases a strong preference for annual bluegrass over creeping Read more»

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