Research

Nematodes in southern turfgrasses

May 2, 2017 By Bruce Martin, Ph.D.

Nematodes have been recognized as significant pests of turfgrasses in the South for more than 60 years, corresponding with increased U.S. economic vitality after World War II and heightened interest in golf. That heightened interest added dollars to promote better ...

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Bermudagrass adaptability in northern climates

April 17, 2017 By Matt Williams, David S. Gardner, Ph.D. and John R. Street, Ph.D.

Superintendents always look for ways to increase playability and durability of turfgrass stands, particularly under periods of stress. They often achieve this by selecting a species or a group of species for a specific climatic zone (i.e. warm-season grasses in ...

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Getting to know the nematode

April 14, 2017 By Glenn Galle and Jim Kerns, Ph.D.

Turfgrasses on many golf courses are under constant disease pressure, especially from nematode feeding damage. Sting nematode (Belonolaimus longicaudatus) is one of the most damaging turf pathogens. Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) is also damaging, but feeds and reproduces within the ...

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Clark Talks Turf: All things wetting agents

April 7, 2017 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Doug Karcher, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at the University of Arkansas. Doug has conducted extensive research and teaches numerous seminars on wetting agents. You may reach Doug at karcher@uark.edu for more information. Q: Are preventative wetting agent applications more ...

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Penny wise, gallon foolish?

March 16, 2017 By Curt Harler

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) warns superintendents that gasoline containing greater than ten percent ethanol (E10) can be harmful to outdoor power equipment and other small engine products. As higher ethanol blends enter the fuel marketplace, buyers must remember ...

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Penn State develops bluestem ecotype