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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 shares how supers can help teach the younger generation hands-on skills Posted on 13 Sep 2024 in the Columns & Current Issue & 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»

Turf MD: Dr. D goes back to the basics of turf management Posted on 24 May 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Danneberger takes us back to the beginnings of golf to learn how to adapt to future technology. Read more»

Dr. D talks the ups and downs of Poa annua Posted on 10 Apr 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Danneberger explains the love-hate relationship the golf industry has with Poa annua. Read more»

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