Faculty contacts:  Frank Rossi, Marty Petrovic

Our turfgrass research program addresses soil and environmental issues in lawns, sports turf and golf-course turf management.

Some topics include:

• Nutrient and pesticide fate in sub-watersheds as influenced by landscape type, pest management system, soil phosphorus and site characteristics.
• Improved mowing technology.
• Non-chemical pest management programs for golf and sports turf.
• Nutrient management research from soil testing to product performance.
• IPM and reduced-risk putting green management.
• Whole plant, physiological and molecular aspects of turfgrass response to altered light spectra.
• Delivery and evaluation of a Best Management Practice programs for golf courses to protect water quality.