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Ophiosphaerella spp. distribution in the Mid-Atlantic. Species were determined using real-time PCR, and regions are color-coded: Red=VA Mountains; Blue=VA Piedmont; Orange=VA Coastal Plain; Green=DE, MD, and NC. (Graphic courtesy of Wendell Hutchens)

How bermudagrass recovers from spring dead spot

March 16, 2022 By , and
Hybrid bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon × C. transvaalensis) is one of the most desirable turfgrasses for golf courses in the Transition Zone because of its aggressive growth habit, traffic tolerance, uniformity and color (5,7). Spring dead spot (SDS), caused by Ophiosphaerella ...

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Certain fungicides are more efficacious than others against SDS and that you should select a fungicide SDS based on the Ophiosphaerella spp. population present. (Graph courtesy of Wendell Hutchens, Jordan Booth, Kevin Hensler and David McCall, Ph.D.)

Choose the best fungicide spring dead spot species

March 16, 2022 By , , and
Learn more about the two most common fungal species that cause the detrimental bermudagrass disease spring dead spot in the Transition Zone of the U.S. ...

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Experts share tips to detatch your thatch

March 16, 2022 By
Some industry experts offer tips to minimize thatch growth and accumulation and say superintendents must bear in mind their “big picture” drivers. ...

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A look at the combination of Divanem and Excalibur on June 4 after two applications. (photo by: Bruce Martin, Ph.D.)

Experts study how to stop nematodes in their tracks

March 3, 2022 By
Experts explain how a combination of a soil surfactant and nematicide helped ward off nematodes in bermudagrass test plots. ...

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To dewinterize ponds, superintendents should perform diffused aeration and add beneficial bacteria products. (Photo: Pondhawk)

Experts Insights: Tips to keep old man winter at bay from your water features

March 1, 2022 By
Some industry experts explain how to treat their water features’ that muck during the winter and how superintendents must oxygenate them. ...

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USGA’s turfgrass research makes positive impact on golfs enjoyability

February 24, 2022 By
The USGA has invested more than $45 million in turfgrass and environmental research since 1983 and adds $2 million annually to improve aspects of the game. ...

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