Turfgrass Epistemology
This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S1 E29 Late Fall Soluble vs. Slow-release Nitrogen on Kentucky Bluegrass Color
Wehner, D J., J. E. Haley, and D. L. Martin. 1988. Late Fall Fertilization of Kentucky Bluegrass.
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S1 E28 What to expect from cool-season turfgrasses if temperatures drop fast.
Rajashekar, C., D. Tao, and P. H. Li. 1983. Freezing Resistance and Cold Acclimation in Turfgrasses.
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S1 E27 Does nitrogen deplete carbohydrates in Kentucky bluegrass?
Watshke and Waddington. 1974. Effect of Nitrogen Source, Rate, and Timing on Growth and Carbohydrates of Merion Bluegrass.
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S1 E26 Dr. Eric Miltner - Late fall and winter nitrogen applied in the pacific northwest.
Miltner, E.D., G.K. Stahnke, W.J. Johnston, C.T. Golob. 2004. Late fall and winter nitrogen fertilization of turfgrass in two pacific northwest climates.
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S1 E25 Nitrogen source, rate, and timing influence cool-season turfgrass quality.
Ledeboer and Skogley. 1973. Effects of Various Nitrogen Sources, Timing, and Rates on Quality and Growth Rate of Cool-Season Turfgrasses.
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S1 E24 Dr. Doug Soldat - Turfgrass uptake of fall-applied nitrogen.
Lloyd, D.R., D.J. Soldat, J.C. Stier. 2011. Low-temperature Nitrogen Uptake and Use of Three Cool-season Turfgrasses under Controlled Environments.
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S1 E23 Will fall fertilization weaken Kentucky bluegrass?
Wilkinson and Duff. 1972. Effects of Fall Fertilization on Cold Resistance, Color, and Growth of Kentucky Bluegrass
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S1 E22 Will Nitrogen Reduce Turfgrass Drought and Temperature Tolerance?
Carroll, 1943. Effects of Drought, Temperature and Nitrogen on Turf Grasses.
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S1 E21 Does Winter-Applied Nitrogen Increase Root Growth?
Powell, et al., 1967. Effect of Nitrogen on Winter Root Growth of Bentgrass.
Carrol and Welton. 1939. Effect of Heavy and Late Applications of Nitrogenous Fertilizer on the Cold Resistance of Kentuck…
S1 E20 Does Fall or Winter Nitrogen Harm Bentgrass and Fescue?
Powell, et al., 1967. Physiological and Color Aspects of Turfgrasses with Fall and Winter Nitrogen.
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S1 E19 Phosphorus has very little effect on turfgrass establishment, but it is justified. What?
Chang, et al., 2014. Phosphorus Responses Vary among Cool-Season Turfgrasses during Establishment from Seed.
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S1 E18 Dr. Ross Braun - Do new turfgrasses need less fertilizer and pesticides?
Braun, et al., 2023. Assessing the fertilizer and pesticide input needs of cool-season turfgrass species
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