Understanding grassland dynamics and their relationship to weather grazing is critical for pastoralists whose livelihoods depend on productivity. Studies investigating the impacts of climate human factors inter-seasonal have focused mostly changes vegetation structure. Yet, quantifying impact these specific communities not known. This study uses digital repeat photography examine how intra-seas...

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...

Acid soils are abundant in tropical and subtropical regions and account for approximately 40 percent of arable land in the world. Next to oxygen and silicon, aluminum (Al) is the third most abundant element in soils and is the main toxic factor for plant growth in acidic soils. Therefore, two glasshouse studies were conducted to determine the influence of Al on root and shoot mass and nutrient ...

Kansas represents the northernmost region in central United States where bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) can be successfully grown as a perennial turfgrass. Historically, few cultivars that have both acceptable quality and adequate cold tolerance been available to local growers. Because new introductions are continually being selected for improved hardiness quality, seeded vegetative types need reg...

Application of plant growth regulators to hybrid bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. × Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt Davy] putting greens is a common management practice used reduce clipping yield and improve aesthetic functional turfgrass quality. Growing degree day (GDD) models have explored the effects regulator application timing on ultradwarf yield. However, there need for research ev...