Tag: research

Drought causes Type II (A) fairy rings to develop Type I (B) symptoms in untreated turf. (Photo credit: Syngenta Turf and Landscape and NC State Turf Pathology)

Fairy ring control: Timing, placement and product choice matter

August 31, 2026 By
Here’s an exclusive look at fairy ring control, featuring summaries of four key studies from Plant Disease Management Reports. ...

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Photo: USGA Green Section Record, 44:2

Understanding summer bentgrass decline: What the research reveals

August 5, 2026 By
Summer bentgrass decline on putting greens may have less to do with disease and more to do with energy. ...

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How heat stress affects bentgrass and poa annua

August 3, 2026 By
Summer turf decline is driven by internal plant physiology, specifically protein degradation and carbohydrate depletion in the root system, rather than ambient heat alone. ...

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(Photo: Sapkota et al. via International Turfgrass Society Research Journal)

Precision irrigation on golf courses: Mapping soil moisture with turfRad

A study evaluated the turfRad Portable L-band Radiometer for mapping soil moisture across golf course fairways at Texas A&M University and UC Riverside. ...

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Summer irrigation strategies in the age of advanced technology

July 31, 2026 By
Modern irrigation technology offers powerful data tools for golf course superintendents, but screens alone won't protect the turf. ...

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3 USGA projects on plant growth regulators

July 29, 2026 By
This summary article covers PGRs by examining ongoing, USGA-supported university research. ...

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