Research

Trading one problem for another

July 17, 2020 By Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D.

How a cultural practice for Microdochium patch control on annual bluegrass incidentally increased another disease later in the year. ...

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Applying different fungicides from the same class will not control a cross-resistant pathogen population. (Photo: Rick Latin)

Understanding fungicide resistance

June 9, 2020 By Rick Latin, Ph.D.

In this 2020 Fungicide Supplement article, Rick Latin, Ph.D., addressing the fundamental elements and practical consequences. ...

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Milkweed plants provide an essential habitat for monarch butterflies in out-of-play areas on golf courses. (Photo: Dan Potter, Ph.D.)

Butterfly and pollinator conservation

June 8, 2020 By Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Golfdom columnist Mike Kenna describes how golf courses around the U.S. can make a difference in butterfly and pollinator conservation. ...

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Clarke is conducting, can help evaluate a chemistry’s efficacy, rates and more. (Photo: Bruce Clarke)

Fungicides: From experiment to excellence

June 6, 2020 By Christina Herrick

Chemical companies, university researchers and superintendents work hand in hand to improve fungicide efficacy. ...

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Tropical signalgrass (Photo: Bert McCarty)

Conquer tropical signalgrass: Strategies to overcome this persistent weed

June 6, 2020 By Bert McCarty, Ph.D.

Bert McCarty, Ph.D., describes how superintendents at golf courses around the United States can work to control tropical signalgrass. ...

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Crabgrass, as seen on this Poa annua green, can be controlled by preemergence herbicides. (Photo: Syngenta)

Experts’ Insights: Get ahead of crabgrass