Tag: research

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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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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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Aquatrols taps Michael Willadsen to lead Aura Farm research facility

July 6, 2026 By
He will oversee the day-to-day operations of Aura Farm while contributing to product development, field trials and agronomic research. ...

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