Cutting Edge: The Smith-Kerns dollar spot model, Kentucky bluegrass genotype calling methods May 2025 Featured research examines dollar spot resistance in creeping bentgrass cultivars and a genotyping model for Kentucky bluegrass
Cool-season grasses activate drought stress defenses earlier than thought December 2024 Researchers examined damage and stress-protection mechanisms that grasses use to protect photosynthesis during drought stress responses.
Testing shade performance for Scotts ProVista and conventional Kentucky bluegrass October 2024 Scientists hypothesized Scotts ProVista would have improved quality under shade conditions and lower light requirements as compared to conventional KBG.
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.
New Kentucky bluegrass strain cuts mowing needs in half May 2022 Research into dwarf growth cultivars points to lighter labor requirements.
Testing turfgrasses for lower-input fairways February 2022 Researchers evaluated the quality of five fairway turfgrasses maintained with and without nitrogen and fungicide applications.
Turfgrass drought survival and recovery August 2021 Just how little water is enough to pull turf through drought? Researchers investigated the minimum irrigation requirements of three turfgrass species.
Effects of golf cart traffic and drought on turfgrass May 2021 Suboptimal growing conditions can make managing cart traffic even more challenging. Here, a look at different turf species’ responses to combined drought and cart stress at different mowing heights.
GCM’s 2021 Seed Update May 2021 The U.S. turf seed industry saw record sales in 2020, yet also saw a year fraught with challenges. What comes next for suppliers and buyers? Plus: Find profiles of 20 new turf varieties.
Verdure: An ode to Tom Watschke May 2021 The turfgrass scientist’s early work helped shape our understanding of turf physiology and tolerance to high temperature stress. Plus: Watch a national morning show’s 1990 interview with Dr. Watschke.
Turfgrass responses to prolonged heat stress May 2021 Research on 34 cultivars and accessions from 14 cool- and warm-season grasses offers greater guidance on selecting surfaces to withstand extended periods of heat.
Verdure: Dive into that microbial pool October 2020 A 15-year study reveals valuable insights on the long-term effects of N rate and source on several measures of turf soil health.
GCM’s 2020 Seed Update May 2020 Find profiles of 17 new turfgrass varieties, a look at how coronavirus has impacted the seed industry, and a special essay from turf scientist Eric Watkins, Ph.D., spotlighting the people and processes behind turf seed production.
Irrigating Kentucky bluegrass with recycled water June 2019 Researchers compared sites irrigated with effluent water to those irrigated with surface water, analyzing soil, shoots and turf quality.
Irrigation requirements of cool-season fairway grasses April 2019 Can alternatives to creeping bentgrass deliver water savings? A two-year field study assessed the total water needs of six potential fairway species.
Verdure: Let’s go organic February 2019 A fresh look at the findings from one of the rare studies on organic turfgrass management.
Kentucky bluegrass for turfgrass water conservation October 2018 Trials in New Mexico are investigating the irrigation needs and drought recovery of the species, traditionally regarded as water-intensive.