Research

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Off the Record: The why behind water feature management

January 31, 2025 By
Mike Kenna looks at management strategies for understanding pond ecology, design impacts and specific control measures for algae and aquatic plants. ...

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Can golf course ponds be a safe haven for amphibians?

January 31, 2025 By and
USGA-supported research examines how buffer vegetation around ponds could benefit amphibians. ...

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Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods: 80 percent evapotranspiration (ETo) replacement and a green cover threshold (GCT) strategy. (Photo: Jada Powlen)

Reflecting on 2024: Exceptional research contributions of the year

December 8, 2024 By
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the list of outstanding research articles that appeared in Golfdom this year. ...

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Key factors affecting nutrient levels and algae growth in stormwater ponds

October 20, 2024 By
This research highlights the need for pond-specific nutrient models for clear and colored water conditions. ...

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Virginia Tech researchers unveil precision technology for spring dead spot control in bermudagrass

Advances in technology now allow for easier mapping and documentation of spring dead spot symptoms to guide targeted applications. ...

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As weather climates continue to change, superintendents must be ready for snow mold’s unpredictability. (Photo: Paul Koch)

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., recaps a study on preventive snow mold control on fairways

August 26, 2024 By
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts evaluated several nontraditional products and fungicide treatments to evaluate snow mold prevention at Val Halla Golf Course in Cumberland, Maine. ...

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