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About Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.

Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and can be reached at wkreuser2@unl.edu

Posts by Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.

The sun/nitrogen connection Posted on 09 Nov 2016 in the Research categories.

Plants need nitrogen (N) and sunlight to be healthy. Nitrogen allows leaves packed with chlorophyll to absorb the sun’s energy and ultimately turn CO2 into sugar. Nitrogen also stimulates growth Read more»

Formation of clay bands in sand putting greens Posted on 30 Aug 2016 in the Featured & Research categories.

In 2014, we observed thin bands of clay in the sand putting greens of a golf course in Mississippi. These layers resulted in reduced water infiltration, saturated soils and a Read more»

The perils of PGR over-regulation Posted on 15 Apr 2016 in the Research categories.

The benefits of plant growth regulators (PGRs) have been touted for decades and with good reason. Research shows that PGRs can reduce clipping yield, increase turf quality and performance and Read more»

Turf colorants may affect shade tolerance Posted on 24 Sep 2014 in the Research categories.

Applying plant colorants to turfgrass has become increasingly popular in the golf industry. This has led to an explosion of new colorant products that are marketed to alleviate UV stress, Read more»