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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.
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»
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 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»
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»