Research

The photo shows plots no longer receiving fungicide applications (left) and those that are treated (right). The five trial runs allowed the Rutgers University team to monitor disease progression through the entire season (April to November). (Photo: James Hempfling)

Keeping dollar spot in check

Experts evaluated dollar spot (Clarireedia jacksonii) incidence and disease progress on six bentgrasses that vary in tolerance to the disease. ...

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ABG study area (Photo: Daniel Weisenberger)

Controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens

Experts describe tactics and experiments on how to go about controlling annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens around the U.S. ...

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NC State leads research to develop turfgrasses that use minimal water

May 4, 2020 By
A team of turfgrass researchers from six universities across the country has been working for the past nine years to develop drought-tolerant grasses. Experts from Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M System, University of Florida, University of Georgia, North Carolina State ...

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Purdue University and EnP release study on amino acid uptake in turfgrass

April 8, 2020 By
A study conducted by Purdue University and EnP Investments provides evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant. ...

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Marco Schiavon, Ph.D., University of California-Riverside, discusses the effectiveness of plant growth regulators, soil surfactants and fertilizer treatment combinations to conserve water on golf course fairways. (Photo: Mike Kenna)

Product combos improve irrigation efficiency

April 2, 2020 By
In California and in much of the Southwestern United States, golf courses irrigate to supplement annual precipitation for turfgrass growth. However, because of diminishing water resources and rising costs, sufficient evapotranspiration (ET) replacement may not be available during the summer ...

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Anthracnose symptoms (Photo: Mike Kaminski)

Experts’ Insights: Anthracnose

April 2, 2020 By
Anthracnose is not a new problem on golf courses. In fact, a team of researchers from around the country and Canada have worked for more than 20 years to dispel anthracnose myths and promote best management practices. This research team ...

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