Cutting edge: Celebration bermudagrass, herbicide resistance in poa annua April 2023 Work from the University of Florida/Ft. Lauderdale and Purdue University features in April's research rundown.
How does African bermudagrass do in winter? April 2023 A study identified regions of overlap between spring green-up and winterkill.
Investigating pest management on U.S. golf courses March 2023 In 2021, superintendents at 71% of U.S. golf facilities reported having either an integrated pest management plan or a pesticide application plan — up from 66% in 2015 but equivalent to 2007.
Impact of commercially available microbial inoculants on bermudagrass growth March 2023 Field tests were performed on Tifway hybrid bermudagrass while greenhouse experiments were conducted on Sahara II common bermudagrass.
Verdure: Bermudagrass train out of Georgia March 2023 Looking back on 75 years of The University of Georgia's bermudagrass breeding program.
Zoysiagrass hybrid development for the transition zone February 2023 A multidisciplinary, systematic breeding effort among several universities has effectively developed multiple zoysiagrass hybrids with improved turf color, winter hardiness, freeze tolerance, large patch tolerance and finer leaf texture than Meyer zoysiagrass.
Verdure: Seeding your way out of winter February 2023 Is it possible to seed into winterkill-damaged turf to re-establish a playable putting green?
Research suggestions for precision management of golf courses February 2023 More than 270 studies from 2000 to 2022 were reviewed, including relevant studies researching remote-sensing technologies on turfgrass management at golf courses, sports fields and lawn management systems.
A continued investigation into nutrient use and management on U.S. golf courses January 2023 U.S. golf courses continue to reduce their nutrient use with annual reductions since 2006.
Verdure: Water drops through time January 2023 A look back at the history of the water drop penetration test and its use as a reliable research method in turfgrass management.
The effects of plant biostimulants on cool-season turfgrass seedlings December 2022 Humic substances and complex organic materials are shown to have a positive effect on turfgrass performance.
Verdure: Season’s greetings from silica December 2022 Recent research from Kansas State University explored silica's use in turfgrass management related to plant disease, wear tolerance and abiotic stress.
Establishing tall fescue turfgrass using subsurface drip irrigation December 2022 Seeded tall fescue turfgrass was successfully established in silty clay loam soils using various tested methods.
Water conservation on hybrid bermudagrass fairways using soil moisture sensors November 2022 Three soil moisture sensor technologies were compared to traditional evapotranspiration-based irrigation practices.
Verdure: Lance nematodes play hide-and-seek November 2022 Most lance juveniles are migratory and feed inside the root, making them difficult to uncover from soil samples and control with a contact nematicide.
How does nitrogen rate affect zoysiagrass putting greens? November 2022 Four cultivars are evaluated for golf course putting green performance and quality characteristics.
Verdure: Don't reject air or sand injection October 2022 Today, various core cultivation (also referred to as aerification) practices, along with sand topdressing, are commonly used to manage soil organic matter and alleviate soil compaction.
Reviewing acid soils: Best management practices for turfgrass systems October 2022 Why acid soils are a problem, and what the best management practices are for treating acid soils.
Sod’s tricky transition October 2022 The physical and chemical differences in the sod-based soil vs. the root zone on which that sod is laid can cause issues.
How postemergence herbicides impact cool-season grasses October 2022 Researchers tested the influence of three selective postemergence grass, broadleaf and sedge herbicides on growth of Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue.