2,4-dimethylamine salt (2,4-D) is an herbicide commonly applied on athletic fields for broadleaf weed control that can dislodge from treated turfgrass. Dislodge potential is affected by numerous factors, including turfgrass canopy conditions. Building on previous research confirming herbicide-turfgrass dynamics can vary widely between species, field research was initiated in 2014 and 2015 in Ra...

Studies on bermudagrasses (Cynodon spp.) have demonstrated variability in salinity response among species and cultivars. However, information on ultradwarf bermudagrass cultivars in relative salinity tolerance associated with trinexapac-ethyl (TE) [4-(cyclopropyl-hydroxy-methylene)-3,5-dioxocyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester], a cyclohexanedione type II plant growth regulator (PGR), remains...

Bermudagrass is one of the most commonly used warm-season turfgrasses worldwide. In present study, tolerance to drought stress by applying farmyard manure and biological seed coating preparations containing Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis megaterium in bermudagrass were assessed. Seeds Gobi (registered cultivar) as plant material. planted 2 different growing media (A = garden soil + ri...

We previously reported that milk production by dairy cows was increased by adding specific xylanase-rich (XYL) and xylanase-cellulase enzymes to corn silage-based diets containing 0 or 10% bermudagrass silage. This study examined effects of adding XYL on the intake and performance of lactating dairy cows consuming a totally mixed ration (TMR) formulated with a greater proportion of bermudagrass...

Athletic field managers often adjust agronomic practices according to the desires of coaches and athletes. One such practice adjusted is mowing height. In an attempt have athletes run faster, are persuaded reduce height, thereby reducing potential friction from surface on athlete. With newer bermudagrass [Cynodon datylon (L.) Pers.] hybrid dactylon Pers. × C. transvaalensis Burtt Davy] cultivar...

Southern crabgrass (Digitaria ciliaris [Retz.] Koel.) is often viewed as an undesirable weed, largely because it encroaches upon field and forage crops, gardens, and lawns. However, visual observations of livestock grazing mixed-species pastures suggest that cattle seem to prefer crabgrass to many other summer forages. The objectives of this study were to assess the nutritive value of crabgrass...

One hundred and eleven golf courses from 39 counties in the Carolinas were surveyed for plant-parasitic nematodes. Species diversity within habitats was analyzed with five diversity indices including Diversity index (H'), Evenness (J'), Richness (SR), Dominance (λ) and Diversity (H2 ). The results revealed a remarkably high diversity of 24 nematode species belonging to 19 genera and 11 families...