Research

A look at the combination of Divanem and Excalibur on June 4 after two applications. (photo by: Bruce Martin, Ph.D.)

Experts study how to stop nematodes in their tracks

March 3, 2022 By
Experts explain how a combination of a soil surfactant and nematicide helped ward off nematodes in bermudagrass test plots. ...

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To dewinterize ponds, superintendents should perform diffused aeration and add beneficial bacteria products. (Photo: Pondhawk)

Experts Insights: Tips to keep old man winter at bay from your water features

March 1, 2022 By
Some industry experts explain how to treat their water features’ that muck during the winter and how superintendents must oxygenate them. ...

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USGA’s turfgrass research makes positive impact on golfs enjoyability

February 24, 2022 By
The USGA has invested more than $45 million in turfgrass and environmental research since 1983 and adds $2 million annually to improve aspects of the game. ...

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Latitude 36 sprigs were row-planted in January 2018 at the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Center in Blacksburg, Va. (Photo by: Mike Goatley, Ph.D.)

Studies show successful dormant bermudiagrass sprigging in Transition Zone

Researchers at Virginia Tech University look at how dormant sprigging could allow superintendents to take advantage of the time of year with reduced outdoor maintenance labor and fewer golfers using the course. ...

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The temperature was then increased to 75/68 degrees F for a week and afterward to 90/82 degrees F to encourage recovery. The regrowth based on shoot emergence was visually evaluated after five weeks using binary values (1 = alive, 0 = dead). A = Tahoma 31, B = OKC 1406, C = Tifway and D = OKC 1873. (Photo: Lakshmy Gopinath, Ph.D.)

How researchers are developing freeze-tolerant bermudagrass

Bermudagrass is the most commonly used warm-season turfgrass in the Transition Zone. While lt has excellent tolerance to heat and drought, it has low tolerance to freezing temperatures. ...

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Bermudagrass winter damage at Lakeside Memorial Golf Course in spring 2021. (Photo: Mike Buxton)

A look at bermudagrass trials and spring greenup

January 25, 2022 By
The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) started a new seeded and vegetative bermudagrass trial in 2019. One of the northernmost and coldest locations, Wichita, Kan., is the Kansas State University experiment station. The research team maintains the seeded and vegetative ...

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