Comparing methods to quantify cover in turfgrass research

AR Kowalewski, CJ Schmid, ET Braithwaite… - Crop …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Turfgrass cover can be assessed qualitatively using visual ratings, but quantitative turfgrass
cover measurements are desired for producing unbiased data. Digital image analysis and …

Mowing Height and Fertility Regime Effects on Tall Fescue Turf in the Pacific Northwest

R Wang, ZJ Hamilton, CM Mattox, BW McDonald… - …, 2024 - journals.ashs.org
The western portion of the Pacific Northwest is known for being dry in the summer and cool
and humid in the other months. Tall fescue is valued for its drought and heat tolerance …

Advances in managing organic matter in turfgrass ecosystems

A Kowalewski, C Schmid, R Wang, E Braithwaite - 2023 - library.oapen.org
Organic matter (OM) management is a critical component in sustainable turfgrass
management. Organic matter improves the soils' ability to hold nutrients and water …

Evaluation of Different Aerification Methods for Ultradwarf Hybrid Bermudagrass Putting Greens

AS Augustinus, PH McLoughlin, AFA Alvarenga… - …, 2023 - journals.ashs.org
Aerification and topdressing are important cultural management practices that help prevent
organic matter accumulation and soil compaction in golf greens. However, these practices …

An investigation into winter injury of turfgrass on golf course putting greens in western and central Oregon

C Stover - 2024 - ir.library.oregonstate.edu
Golf courses serve a variety of needs in their local communities. Winter damage of golf
course turfgrass can have a severe impact on the playing conditions and financial …