The “Lowe”– down on 2014

In keeping with the theme of this issue, which is “Year in Review” according to my official 2014 Golfdom Editorial Calendar, I decided to contact Todd Lowe, senior agronomist with the USGA Green Section, to ask him not only about ...

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PGR effects on bacterial etiolation in bentgrass greens caused by Acidovorax avenae

Bacterial etiolation, an unusual elongation and chlorosis of turfgrass stems and leaves, has developed into a predominant concern among turfgrass superintendents managing creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) putting green turf. Recent research has shown that bacteria, Acidovorax avenae and Xanthomonas ...

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Interest rates explain disease epidemics

The term ‘maverick’ often is applied to a person who does not conform to or play by the rules and often takes an unorthodox stand. As often as the word is used, few people know that maverick is associated with ...

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Grass Roots Initiative exhibit and much more

Geoff Rinehart is a turfgrass specialist and works for the National Turfgrass Federation. His primary responsibility is coordinating the Grass Roots Initiative. Rinehart can be reached at geoffrey.rinehart@ars.usda.gov for more information. Q: What is the Grass Roots Initiative? The Grass ...

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