Completed research projects - Integrated Plant Management category

• An Integrated Approach to Creeping Bentgrass Fairway Management.
  Dr. John Watkins, University of Nebraska.
  
• Assessing Differential Root Zone Mixes for Putting Greens Over Time Under Two Environmental Conditions.
  Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University.
  
• Assessment of Mowing and Rolling Practices on Anthracnose Severity and Ball Roll Distance of Annual Bluegrass Putting Green Turf.
  Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University.
  
• Assessment of Testing Methods for Surface Bearing Strength of Golf Course Putting Greens.
  Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University.
  
• Best Foliar Fertilization Practices to Enhance Rooting, Color, and Growth of 'TifEagle' Bermudagrass and 'L-93' Bentgrass Golf Greens.
  Dr. Haibo Liu, Clemson University.
  
• Conversion of Perennial Ryegrass Fairways to Kentucky Bluegrass.
  Dr. Tony Koski, Colorado State University.
  
• Converting Transition Zone Fairways from Perennial Ryegrass to Kentucky Bluegrass or Seeded Zoysiagrass.
  Dr. Jack Fry, Kansas State University.
  
• Cultivar Development of Green-Type Poa annua. (2 Projects)
  Dr. David Huff, The Pennsylvania State University.
  
• Cultural and Biological Prevention and Control of Thatch/Mat in Ultradwarf Creeping Bentgrass and Bermudagrass Golf Greens.
  Dr. Bert McCarty, Clemson University.
  
• Dazomet Blended with Greensmix as a Replacement for Methyl Bromide Fumigation in Golf Greens Construction.
  Dr. J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida.
  
• Defining Optimum Seeding Dates for Establishing Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass Fairways in the Transitional Climatic Zone.
  Dr. David Williams, University of Kentucky and Dr. Zac Reicher, Purdue University.
  
• Determining Best Management Practices to Convert a Putting Green from Penncross to a New Variety.
  Dr. Dan Bowman, North Carolina State University.
  
• Developing a Management System for Shaded Golf Course Tees.
  Dr. John Stier, University of Wisconsin.
  
• Ecology, Pathogenicity, and Management of Bipolaris and Curvularia Fungal Species Associated with Decline of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses in Florida.
  Dr. Lawrence Datnoff, University of Florida-Belle Glade.
  
• Effects of Nitrogen Fertility and Mowing Heights on Anthracnose Basal Rot Severity in
  Annual Bluegrass.
  Dr. Gwen Stahnke, Washington State University
  
• Effect of Rootzone Material & Depth on Moisture Retention Problems in USGA Putting Greens.
  Dr. Kevin Frank, Michigan State University.
  
• Epidemiology and Ecology of Colletotrichum graminicola Causing Basal Crown Rot of Poa annua.
  Dr. Joseph Vargas, Jr., Michigan State University.
  
• Environmental and Physiological Factors Influencing Bentgrass Summer Decline.
  Dr. Bingru Huang, Kansas State University.
  
• Establishment and Management of Seeded Bermudagrass in the Transition Zone.
  Dr. Michael Richardson, University of Arkansas.
  
• Establishment and Persistence of Perennial Ryegrass Fairways in Central Illinois.
  Dr. Bruce Branham, University of Illinois.
  
• Evaluating the Occurrence, Seasonal History, Species Composition and Impact of Phyllophaga and Cyclocephala Grubs Infesting Oklahoma Golf Course Turfgrasses.
  Dr. Tom Royer, Oklahoma State University.
  
• Evaluation of Alternative Methods for Nematode Management on Turf.
  Dr. William Crow, University of Florida.
  
• Evaluation of Novel Herbicides to Control Poa annua and Poa trivialis in Creeping Bentgrass. Dr. Bruce Branham, University of Illinois.
  
• Evaluating Temporary Covers for Winter Protection of Bermudagrass Putting Greens.
  Dr. Pat Sneed, Mississippi State University.
  
• Fumigant Alternatives for the Potential Replacement of Methyl Bromide.
  Dr. J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida.
  
• Fertility Requirements and Nutrient Interactions in Calcareous Sand Greens of the Intermountain West Region.
  Dr. Paul Johnson, Utah State University.
  
• Fine Fescues and Colonial Bentgrasses for Golf Course Fairways.
  Dr. Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota.
  
• GCSAA/USGA Wetting Agent Evaluation
  An evaluation of the 10 wetting agents most commonly used by golf course superintendents was conducted at nine locations across the United States. The goal of the wetting agent evaluation is to provide golf course superintendents with unbiased information regarding these wetting agents so they can make informed use and purchasing decisions.
  
• Genetic Evaluation of Tifdwarf and Fairway Grasses.
  Dr. Phil Busey, University of Florida.
  
• Grow-In and Cultural Practice Impacts on USGA Putting Greens and their Microbial Communities.
  Dr. Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska.
  
• Incorporation of Sand or Inorganic Amendments into Poorly Performing Putting Greens Using Deep-tine Cultivation Practices.
  Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University and Dr. Clint Waltz, University of Georgia.
  
• Influence of Environmental and Cultural Factors on Gray Leaf Spot (Blast) Development on Perennial Ryegrass Fairways.
  Dr. Wakar Uddin, The Pennsylvania State University.
  
• Innovative Strategies for Fairy Ring Control on Golf Courses.
  Dr. Mike Fidanza, The Pennsylvania State University.
  
• Irrigation and Disease Management on Golf Course Fairways.
  Dr. Jack Fry, Kansas State University.
  
• Late Fall Sand Topdressing: Water Retention and Influences on Winter Injury.
  Dr. Don Taylor, University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
  
• Management of Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens in California.
  Dr. Robert Green, University of California - Riverside.
  
• Management of Divots on Golf Course Fairways, Tees and Driving Ranges.
  Dr. Bruce Branham, University of Illinois.
  
• Management of Take-All Patch of Creeping Bentgrass on Greens Constructed According to USGA Specifications.
  Dr. Richard Latin, Purdue University.
  
• Management Strategies to Control Torpedograss in Golf Course Turf.
  Dr. J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida.
  
• Managing Bentgrass Stress on Putting Green Slopes.
  Dr. David Minner, Iowa State University.
  
• Managing Seeded Bermudagrass to Enhance Development and Fitness of Stolons and Rhizomes.
  Dr. David Williams, University of Kentucky.

• Methods of Classifying Sand Shape and the Effects of Sand Shape on USGA Specification Root Zone Physical Properties.
  Dr. Charles Mancino, The Pennsylvania State University.
  
• Microbial Ecology of Sand-Based Putting Greens and its Impact on the Management of Take-All Patch caused by Gaeumannomyces graminis var avenae.
  Dr. Michael Boehm, The Ohio State University.
  
• Molecular Biology for Turfgrasses Symposium.
  Held at Michigan State University.
  
• New Technology for Insecticidal Nematodes that Attack White Grubs.
  Dr. Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University.
  
• On-site Testing of Grasses for Overseeding of Bermudagrass Fairways. Mr. Kevin Morris, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program.
  
• Organic Matter Dynamics in the Surface Zone of USGA Green Practices to Alleviate Problems.
  Dr. Robert Carrow, University of Georgia.
  
• On-site Testing of Bentgrass and Bermudagrass Cultivars for Putting Greens.
  Mr. Kevin Morris, NTEP.
  
• On-site Testing of Grasses for Overseeding of Bermudagrass Fairways.
  Mr. Kevin Morris, NTEP.
  
• Population Biology of Colletotrichum graminicola and Control of Anthracnose Basal Rot in Annual Bluegrass-Creeping Bentgrass Greens through Cultural Management Practices.
  Dr. Wakar Uddin, The Pennsylvania State University.
  
• Quantifying Disease Suppression Activity of Organic Fertilizers and Biostimulants on Golf Courses in the Capital District of New York State.
  Mr. David Chinery, Cornell Cooperative Extension.
  
• Reducing Populations of Annual Bluegrass in Creeping Bentgrass Golf Greens.
  Dr. Greg Bell, Oklahoma State University.
  
• The Effect of Antidessicants on the Winter Survival of Several Turfgrass Species in the Northeast.
  Dr. Allen Langille, University of Maine.
  
• The Effect of Inorganic and Organic Amendments on the Physical and Chemical Parameters of Sand-Based Greens.
  Dr. Nick Christians, Iowa State University.
  
• The Use of Silicon for Managing Diseases in Bermudagrass.
  Dr. Lawrence Datnoff, University of Florida.
  
• Timing of Nematicide Applications for Turf Based on Soil Temperatures, Nematode Activity and Root Development.
  Dr. William Crow, University of Florida.
  
• Turfgrass Recovery from Injury: Effects of Cultivar and Cultural Practices.
  Dr. Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas.
  
• Water Release Characteristics of Soil Amendments Used in Putting Green Rootzones.
  Dr. Douglas Karcher, University of Arkansas.
  
• Use of Plant Extracts for Suppression of Problematic Nematodes.
  Dr. Bert McCarty, Clemson University.
  

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