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About Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. He is author of the popular The Turf Doc column that appears monthly in Golfdom. Karl writes on topics ranging from Poa annua to pest control.

Posts by Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

Turf MD: Danneberger explores the misleading truth behind climate havens Posted on 09 Dec 2024 in the Current Issue & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Science Editor Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., explores the potential dangers that come from underestimating climate havens. Read more»

Turf MD: Danneberger explores the evolution of golf course innovation and turf management Posted on 21 Oct 2024 in the Columns & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., talks innovation in the golf industry and encourages supers to be a leader in change. Read more»

Turf MD: Danneberger shares how supers can help teach the younger generation hands-on skills Posted on 13 Sep 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Danneberger says making students aware and participating in standard maintenance and equipment check practices can add skills they can use throughout life. Read more»

Turf MD: Dr. D shares how superintendents can contend with snow mold Posted on 20 Aug 2024 in the From the Magazine & Columns categories.

Snow molds in the northern U.S. are the most serious turfgrass diseases a superintendent will face. Read more»

Turf MD: Danneberger examines the origins of PGRs and the true power behind them Posted on 22 Jul 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., encourages supers to pay attention to what is measured — plant hormones — in these studies. Read more»

Turf MD: The history of preventive fungicide programs Posted on 10 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Dr. D gives a history lesson on preventive fungicide programs. Read more»

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