Research

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How much nitrogen is needed to establish seeded bermudagrass?

Establishing bermudagrass from seed offers turfgrass managers greater flexibility in renovation timing, simpler soil preparation and potential cost savings compared to using sod or sprigs. ...

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Minimum mowing, fertilizer and irrigation cost estimates

March 21, 2025 By
Nine turfgrass scientists roughly estimated the minimum costs required to fertilize, irrigate and mow turfgrasses using climate data, turfgrass physiology information and resource costs. ...

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Karl Danneberger, Ph.D

TurfMD: The rise of fungicide- resistant bluegrass

March 21, 2025 By
Early spring is like Christmas time in lawn and landscape stores across the country. Strolling through these stores, you’ll see a plethora of products designed to give you that green dense lawn or a new landscape. The products are brightly ...

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Understanding nematode depth and distribution in bentgrass greens

This study underscores the importance of regionally characterizing nematode species to improve management strategies. ...

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Examines nematodes as a form of pest control on the course

March 4, 2025 By
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can control several important turfgrass insect pests, including white grubs, weevils, cutworms and sod webworms. However, most biopesticide research has focused on releasing many EPN strains that may have lost some of their ability to persist effectively ...

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Off the Record: A closer look at Oklahoma State University’s turf program

February 25, 2025 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., gives a short history of the turfgrass program at his alma mater — Oklahoma State University. ...

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