Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) is one of the most widely used turfgrasses for home lawns, golf courses, parks, and athletic fields in temperate climates. Oxidative stress caused by drought stress is a major limiting factor for grass cultivation in arid and semi-arid regions. The objective of this study was to investigate whether Prohexadione-Calcium (Pro-Ca) may play a role in promoting ...

The addition of synthetic fibers to natural grass athletic fields forms a hybrid turf system, and this system claims increase traffic tolerance playability. objectives research were evaluate the physical effects simulated on two hybrid, carpet-based mat systems (Eclipse Hero) with Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), compared non-hybrid control (100% bluegrass). Field was conducted in 2018 at...

This research was conducted in the field of Malta nursery/Dohuk governorate- Iraq, for period 12/15/2021 to 5/15/2022. It aims study effect irrigation numbers and urea fertilizer levels on growth performance evergreen thyme fodder turf grass seeds mixture consist (21% Poa Pratensis, 39% Festuca rubra 40% Lolium perenne). focused two main factors, first is includes (once time week, twice times w...

This report describes research we performed for the San Francisco Department of the Environment (SFE) to assist in decisionmaking regarding the purchasing of synthetic turf. Synthetic turf is becoming increasingly popular as a surface for playing fields. The products have improved and many competing brands are now available, offering a range of choices of materials. These fields offer a number ...

Algae-derived dissolved organic matter has been hypothesized to induce mortality of reef building corals. One proposed killing mechanism is a zone of hypoxia created by rapidly growing microbes. To investigate this hypothesis, biological oxygen demand (BOD) optodes were used to quantify the change in oxygen concentrations of microbial communities following exposure to exudates generated by turf...

Diseases of golf green turfgrasses cause unsightly spots and discolorations that are undesirable and unacceptable to golf course managers and the golfing public. The development of highly effective turfgrass fungicides has revolutionized disease management of turf, especially on golf courses. However, high levels of fungicides are required. Fungicide usage on golf courses, and greens especially...

Application of biotic growth regulators (e.g. humic components) and appropriate mulches is recommended to improve turfgrass quality. However, limited research has investigated their effect on lawn establishment. To investigate the effect of humic acid and selected mulches on characteristics of Festuca arundinacea in its planting stage, a factorial experiment based on a completely rando...