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Characterization of Vernalization genes and Flowering in Kentucky Bluegrass (2017)

by washingtonturf | Dec 12, 2017 | Genetics

Reserachers: Michael M. Neff, Washington State University  Floral induction is a genetically control event mediated by environmental cues. Kentucky Bluegrass (KBG) requires vernalization and short-day (SD) induction followed by long days (LD) in order to flower and...

National Evaluation of Cool-Season Turfgrass Water Use and Drought Resistance (2017)

by washingtonturf | Dec 12, 2017 | Water Use & Drought Tolerance

Reserachers: Kevin Morris, NTEP and Michael Kenna, USGA As discussed at previous WTSC meetings, the United States Golf Association (USGA) budgeted considerable funding to conduct a national water use and drought tolerance trial, utilizing the National Turfgrass...

Integrated Disease Management of Ergot in Kentucky Bluegrass (2017)

by washingtonturf | Dec 12, 2017 | Disease Control

Reserachers: Jeremiah Dung, Oregon State University (OSU) Data collected from field trials over three years suggest Priaxor® is effective at reducing ergot control in grass seed crops; several other fungicides also have the potential to reduce ergot. A large amount of...

Integrating New tools for Grass Weed Control in Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass (2017)

by washingtonturf | Dec 12, 2017 | Weed Control

Reserachers: Ian Burke, Washington State University Our research focus is to develop a comprehensive, multi-tactic IPM program for ergot in grass seed crops that incorporates chemical controls, biological controls, host plant resistance, and disease modeling....

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  • Characterization of vernalization genes and flowering in Kentucky Bluegrass (2018)
  • Integrated Disease Management of Ergot in Kentucky Bluegrass (2018)
  • Integrating New Tools for Grass Weed Control in Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass (2018)
  • Characterization of Vernalization genes and Flowering in Kentucky Bluegrass (2017)

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