Spring dead spot: Site-specific management April 2019 Using aerial mapping to enable precise applications of treatments for spring dead spot may cut costs and reduce fungicide use over time.
Low-maintenance grasses to replace turfgrass April 2019 From buffalograss to sheep fescue, researchers evaluated 27 ultra-low-input plant species for their ability to stand in for turfgrass in roughs, potentially reducing water use and other inputs.
Dollar spot resistance to SDHI fungicides March 2019 Recent reports of resistance to next-generation SDHI fungicides have prompted a closer look at dollar spot mutations and management strategies.
Sand-capped fairways: Long-term dynamics and management requirements March 2019 Texas A&M researchers are continuing to examine the effects of sand capping on fairways, studying the practice’s longer-term impacts on turf and soil.
Verdure: Jim Beard on the benefits of turfgrass March 2019 A paper from the late Jim Beard, Ph.D., compiled the many merits of turfgrass as documented by scientific studies. The collection remains relevant decades later.
Soil surfactant effects on golf course greens March 2019 Michigan State researchers evaluated the impacts of soil surfactant treatments on turf’s response to insufficient irrigation, overwatering and traffic stress.
Silvery-thread moss infestation in greens March 2019 Researchers investigated whether aerification or vertislicing alone or in combination with topdressing or herbicide applications could help reduce silvery-thread moss in putting greens.
Irrigation water as a source of Pythium inoculum February 2019 Identifying new point sources of inoculum may expand golf course superintendents’ management options for Pythium diseases.
Verdure: Let’s go organic February 2019 A fresh look at the findings from one of the rare studies on organic turfgrass management.
Plant uptake and optimal timing of snow mold fungicides February 2019 A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison indicates that the timing of snow mold fungicide applications has a significant impact on fungicide efficacy.
Research to focus on irrigating with non-potable water January 17, 2019 A joint university-industry project will look at better measuring soil salinity and moisture when alternative water sources are used for irrigation.
Wetting agents affect soil moisture, water infiltration January 2019 A field experiment put six wetting agents to the test against a green with documented soil hydrophobicity.
Measuring putting green firmness January 2019 University of Arkansas research compared firmness-measuring devices with each other and with ground-truth data.
Verdure: Ironing your Poa annua? January 2019 Virginia Tech researchers studied iron sulfate in combination with PGRs for Poa suppression on a creeping bentgrass green.
Pyrethroid resistance affects efficacy of insecticides on ABW January 2019 Field research shows a correlation between pyrethroid resistance level in ABW populations and reduced efficacy of adulticides and larvicides from several insecticide classes.
Annual bluegrass weevil cross-resistance to insecticides January 2019 Annual bluegrass weevil adults resistant to pyrethroids show resistance to or increased tolerance of insecticides from several other insecticide classes.
Dazomet for Poa annua control in fairway renovations December 2018 With methyl bromide off the market, researchers investigated dazomet’s ability to sterilize soil.
Verdure: T is for turfgrass, and P is for Poa December 2018 Auburn University researchers evaluated the effects of phosphorus on Poa annua growth and seedhead production.
Fertilization, irrigation strategies reduce emissions, conserve water December 2018 Use of controlled-release fertilizers and improved irrigation techniques may produce better visual turf quality while reducing nitrous oxide emissions.
Bermudagrass mite: Searching for management solutions December 2018 Little is known about this pest and how its damage can be prevented. Here, a look at potential controls, plus summaries of current and future research.