University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Turfgrass Research

2009-10 RESEARCH SUMMARY
2008 Research Summary

Ky Bluegrass NTEP

Current NTEP Trials

· Bentgrass Fairway 2008

· Bentgrass Greens 2008

· Bermudagrass 2007

· Tall Fescue 2006

· Kentucky Bluegrass 2005

· Perennial Ryegrass 2004

 

 

Current Management/Efficacy TrialsDandelion

· Herbicide efficacy in pre- and post- broadleaf weed control

· Herbicide efficacy in pre- and post- grass weed control

· Bermuda traffic tolerance and management

· Evaluation of Miscanthus and switchgrass for biofuel production

· Improved management techniques for dollar spot control
  in creeping bentgrass

· Grass and broadleaf weed control in Miscanthus
  grown for biofuel production

· Efficacy of fungicides for reduced disease in turf species

· Turf insect management and insecticide efficacy evaluations

· Evaluation of bermuda genotypes for winter hardiness and adaptation