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Equipment with hydraulic implements are often used to maintain turfgrass surfaces. Hydraulic implements can malfunction and lead to leaks or spills of hydraulic fluid, which is phytotoxic to turfgrass.
John E. Kaminski +2 more
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High temperature limits the cultivation and utilization of cool-season plants in many regions worldwide. Recently, extreme hot waves swept across the globe in summer, leading to enormous economic loss.
Zhou Li +6 more
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Identifying challenges in establishing pollinator lawns among current and potential owners
Abstract Interest in alternatives to traditional turfgrass lawns is growing, with pollinator lawns emerging as a popular option. Although these lawns offer some advantages over traditional ones, such transitions present challenges for homeowners. This study aimed to identify the most common obstacles encountered by current and prospective pollinator ...
Michael R. Barnes +2 more
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Urban Landscapes: Turfgrass Benefits
Recently, turfgrass has received scrutiny from the public in many parts of the United States due to the misconception that it has limited benefits and has negative impacts on the environment.
Alex J. Lindsey +3 more
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Assessing tree root distributions using ground‐penetrating radar and machine learning algorithms
Abstract Tree cultivation provides food, raw materials, carbon sequestration, and many other ecosystem services. Developing innovative approaches for tree analysis to help optimize their management is crucial. Cherry trees provide numerous health and economic benefits, with Michigan home to 75% of the cherry trees grown in the United States.
John Salako +3 more
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Improvements in turfgrass color and density resulting from comprehensive soil diagnostics [PDF]
There are roughly 220 golf courses in Arkansas, and as many as 50% of these courses were constructed using common bermudagrass fairways. Although resilient, common bermudagrass loses density and quality over time. In this experiment physical and chemical
Cordell, Matt +2 more
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Seasonal Occurrence of the Sod Webworm Moths (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) of Ohio [PDF]
While nearly 100 species of sod webworms are known to occur in North America, the species complex and seasonal occurrence of these moths has been documented in relatively few states.
Niemczyk, Harry D +3 more
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Post‐application irrigation effect on surfactant efficacy applied to a sand‐based putting green
Abstract Soil surfactants are applied to recreational turfgrass areas like golf course putting greens to help improve water infiltration, distribution, and uniformity. Most commercially available surfactant labels recommend immediate post‐application irrigation (PAI) to maximize product efficacy.
Jada S. Powlen, Cale A. Bigelow
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Exploring divot resistance and recovery of select turfgrasses used on golf courses
Abstract Divots are pieces of the turfgrass sward removed when golf clubs strike playing surfaces with impact energy that exceeds turfgrass shear strength. Divot resistance and recovery are factors affecting turfgrass species and cultivar selection for golf courses.
Maureen M. Kahiu +4 more
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Priorities for sustainable turfgrass management: a research and industry perspective [PDF]
This paper provides a brief review and assessment of the key environmental, regulatory and technical issues facing the turfgrass sector with specific reference to the European context.
Blombäck, K. +3 more
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