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Chapter 9: Turfgrass Insect Management

, 2017
Virginia turfgrass certificationPublished ...
Gyawaly, Sudan, Wu, S., Youngman, Roger R., Laub, Curtis A., Kuhar, Thomas P.   +4 more
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Evaluating soil amendments for establishment of centipedegrass sod

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2026.
Abstract Soil amendments are frequently incorporated prior to turfgrass sod installation to improve rooting and establishment; however, these materials represent a substantial cost to contractors, sod producers, and homeowners. Despite the widespread use of compost, topsoil, and sand, limited information exists on whether these amendments provide ...
Yaohui Liu, Damon E. Abdi, Eric J. DeBoer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Field Evaluation of the Impact of Oxygenated Nanobubble Water on Turfgrass Growth and Soil Health

HortScience
The need to maintain high turf quality on golf courses often leads to extensive use of inputs that can have negative financial and environmental consequences.
Matthew Molini, Mussie Habteselassie, David Jespersen, Svoboda V. Pennisi   +3 more
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Establishment dynamics of two zoysiagrass cultivars as affected by planting time, sprigging rate, and topdressing

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2026.
Abstract Vegetative establishment of zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) is often slow, which can limit its adoption on golf courses. Understanding how establishment practices interact with cultivar selection and seasonal conditions is critical to improving success.
Matteo Serena, Tyler Truman, Matthew Conley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimating economic minimums of mowing, fertilizing, and irrigating turfgrass

Agricultural & Environmental Letters, 2020
The public health crisis and economic recession caused by the COVID‐19 pandemic have forced turfgrass industry professionals to re‐evaluate standard practices.
Douglas J. Soldat, James T. Brosnan, Ambika Chandra, Roch E. Gaussoin, Alec Kowalewski, Bernd Leinauer, Frank S. Rossi, John C. Stier, J. Bryan Unruh   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preemergence Japanese stiltgrass control in turfgrass

Crop, Forage &Turfgrass Management, Volume 12, Issue 2, December 2026.
Matthew T. Elmore, Daniel P. Tuck, Peter J. Nitzsche   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soybean flour as an alternative plant‐based fertilizer for perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort] lawns

Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 5, September/October 2026.
Abstract Demand for organic fertilizers has prompted the exploration of different sources of sustainable, plant‐based alternatives for turfgrass lawns. This study evaluated defatted soybean flour as a potential plant‐based fertilizer option for high‐cut turfgrass systems such as lawns, parks, recreational facilities, and commercial landscapes when ...
Tyler VanLandingham, Brenda A. Medina Privatt, Florence Breuillin‐Sessoms, David Gardner, Edward Nangle, Jada Powlen, Cale Bigelow, Dominic Petrella   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating tradeoffs in perennial ryegrass turfgrass performance and seed yield capacity in the US Midwest

Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
Understanding the trade‐offs between improving turfgrass performance and seed production capacity would improve acceptance and accelerate the release of new perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars.
Garett C. Heineck, Nancy J. Ehlke, Eric Watkins   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Turfgrass Management Professional Development Needs Assessment of Extension Agents

HortTechnology
Turfgrass management includes many different components and without proper management turfgrass aesthetics will diminish. In addition, mismanagement of turfgrass systems could lead to negative environmental impacts.
A.J. Lindsey, Matt Benge
doaj   +1 more source

Turfgrass Through Time: Historical Uses, Cultural Values, and Sustainability Transitions

Agronomy
Turfgrass has evolved from a fundamental element of natural landscapes to a key component of ornamental, recreational, and ecological systems. This review examines its historical trajectory, from ancient civilizations and medieval monastic gardens to ...
Paola Viola, Marianna Olivadese, Alberto Minelli   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source