Research

Improve the efficacy of Tenacity for creeping bentgrass control

May 1, 2013 By Joelle Harms

By Deying Li, Ph.D. Since the launching of Tenacity (mesotrione) as a turfgrass herbicide by Syngenta in 2009, many studies have been conducted by researchers to take advantage of this unique product. One of its uses is selective control of ...

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Phosphorus fertilization effects on Poa annua

May 1, 2013 By Joelle Harms

By Beth Guertal, Ph.D., and Scott McElroy, Ph.D. Annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) is a common and persistent winter annual weed in southern landscapes. Previous research has indicated that phosphorus (P) may affect populations of annual bluegrass. Thus, the objective ...

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Good greens in early spring

April 1, 2013 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Aaron Patton, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of turfgrass science at Purdue University and devotes a portion of his research to improving golf course playing conditions. He can be reached at ajpatton@purdue.edu. Q: What can superintendents do to provide greens that ...

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Trying to see through the smog

April 1, 2013 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

I could not remember the last time I thought about smog. Until, that is, I ran into a few superintendents from China at the 2013 Golf Industry Show in San Diego. From what I was told (and later confirmed through my ...

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Cytokinins and seaweed extracts for summer putting green health

April 1, 2013 By Joelle Harms

By Erik H. Ervin, Ph.D. Summer decline of creeping bentgrass and Poa annua putting greens is becoming so prevalent in the upper South and transition zone that many courses have converted to ultra-dwarf bermudagrass. However, for those keeping their cool-season ...

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Impact of strobilurin applications on season-long turfgrass health