HERBICIDE USE ON GOLF COURSE NATIVE AREAS CONTAINING WEEPING LOVEGRASS

Apomixis frequency under stress conditions in weeping lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula)

To overcome environmental stress, plants develop physiological responses that are triggered by genetic or epigenetic changes, some of which involve DNA methylation. It has been proposed that apomixis, the formation of asexual seeds without meiosis, occurs through the temporal or spatial deregulation of the sexual process mediated by genetic and epigenetic factors influenced by the environment. ...

The Maximum Throughput on a Golf Course

W e develop stochastic models to help manage the pace of play on a conventional 18-hole golf course. These models are for group play on each of the standard hole types: par-3, par-4, and par-5. These models include the realistic feature that k 2 groups can be playing at the same time on a par-k hole, but with precedence constraints. We also consider par-3 holes with a “wave-up” rule, which allo...

Developing a Golf Course?

Histoplasmosis Cluster, Golf Course, Canada

We report a cluster of 4 cases of acute histoplasmosis (1 culture proven and 3 with positive serology, of which 2 were symptomatic) associated with exposure to soil during a golf course renovation. Patients in western Canada with compatible symptoms should be tested for histoplasmosis, regardless of their travel or exposure history.

The Influence of Plant Growth Regulators on Golf Course Turf

Plant growth regulator (PGR) technology is poorly understood by a majority of golf turf managers. PGRs are touted as tools for reducing mowing, controlling annual bluegrass and increasing green speed. PGRs recommended for use on high quality (or Class A type) turf generally inhibit cell elongation for a period of time (weeks). The process of regulating cell elongation includes the synthesis of ...