Maturation effects on forage quality of Kentucky bluegrass

Measuring sod strength of Kentucky bluegrass and Supina bluegrass

The extent of root, rhizome, and/or stolon growth determines turfgrass sod maturity. In 1998, at Michigan State University, the Calrochan Sod Puller (CSP) was developed to measure the force necessary to tear a piece of sod. The CSP uses a battery powered hydraulic pulley to provide a consistent pulling force, and is attached to a load cell. In August 1999, sod strength measurements of different...

Late Fall Fertilization of Kentucky Bluegrass

not result in higher color ratings in the spring and resulted in inefMany turfgrass managers apply a portion of the total yearly N to cool-season turfgrasses in the late fall (November). The purpose of this field study was to compare fertilization programs with and without N applications in November using both slow-release and soluble N sources. Turfs of two different cultivars of Kentucky blue...

New Varieties of Kentucky Bluegrass for

Evaluation of Liquid-Applied Nitrogen Fertilizers on Kentucky Bluegrass Turf

Solution and suspension N sources have been developed as substitutes Cor urea in spray solutions used by lawn-care proCessionals. A field study was conducted to evaluate the response of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa prarensis L.) growing on a Catlin silt loam (Typic ArgiudoLl), to applications oC the nell' solution and suspension N sources, alone or combined with urea, by comparison to turC response ...

Salinity Tolerance of Kentucky Bluegrass as Affected by Salicylic Acid

Salinity is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing plant growth and development in the 21st century. Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic compound and signal molecule involved in the regulation of plants responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. This greenhouse experiment was conducted to determine effects of SA application on Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) responses to salinit...