Tag: nitrogen

Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods: 80 percent evapotranspiration (ETo) replacement and a green cover threshold (GCT) strategy. (Photo: Jada Powlen)

Reflecting on 2024: Exceptional research contributions of the year

December 8, 2024 By
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the list of outstanding research articles that appeared in Golfdom this year. ...

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Key factors affecting nutrient levels and algae growth in stormwater ponds

October 20, 2024 By
This research highlights the need for pond-specific nutrient models for clear and colored water conditions. ...

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Mike Kenna, Ph.D., recaps a study evaluating how nitrogen and PGR combinations effect bentgrass

July 29, 2024 By
Ashton Franks, an M.S. student at Oklahoma State University, evaluated a 777 creeping bentgrass research putting green for the effects of nitrogen (N) rate and a mixture of three plant growth regulators (PGRs) on playability, turfgrass quality and dollar spot severity. ...

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Nitrogen is the main factor controlling tissue nitrogen content in creeping bentgrass compared to weather, irrigation and foot traffic. (Photo: Qiyu Zhou and Douglas J. Soldat)

A look at factors impacting tissue N content in creeping bentgrass

March 28, 2024 By and
Researchers share findings from a study focusing on various influences on the tissue N content in creeping bentgrass. ...

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Karl Danneberger, Ph.D

Turf MD: Slow and steady wins the race with nitrogen

March 26, 2024 By
Danneberger shares the similarities between his Pontiac Firebird and golf course turf. ...

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Mike Kenna, Ph. D.

Off the Record: Important insights from soil nitrogen testing

March 25, 2024 By
Kenna examines the important insights derived from USGA research into nitrogen testing. ...

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