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About Paul Koch, Ph.D
Paul Koch, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of plant pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he conducts research and provides information to professional turf managers on disease management and control. Koch's research article in the August 2013 issue of Golfdom, "Beat the summer heat, plan for snow mold," won a TOCA Award (merit) for turf feature article. Koch can be reached at plkoch@wisc.edu.
Posts by Paul Koch, Ph.D
Researchers discuss snow mold, how to diagnose it, what products to use to prevent it and whether or not supers should change their snow management program. Read more»
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»
Paul Koch, Ph.D., looks at two case studies that searched for a reason as to why snow mold barely affected northern areas while hammering southern areas. Read more»
Paul Koch, Ph.D., and Kurt Hockemeyer delve into preventive fungicide applications for dollar spot control on creeping bentgrass fairways. Read more»
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»
Paul Koch, Ph.D., describes snow mold control methods and look backs at the 2019-2020 winter to help prepare for 2020-2021. Read more»