New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation


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New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation

  1. Biological Disease Control in Turf: A Unique Approach Utilizing Newly Developed Carrier Technology for a Anti-Pathogenic Activity Bacterium
    Dr. William Torello, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 1999-2000

  2. Biology and Control of the Annual Bluegrass Weevil On Golf Courses
    Dr. Patricia Vittum, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 1999-2002

  3. Cultivar Development and Management of Velvet Bentgrass (Agrostis canina)
    Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, Dr. Noel Jackson, Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, Brian Boesch, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2000-2005

  4. Evaluation of Reduced Mowing Heights vs. Wear on Cool-Season Turfgrasses
    Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2000-2001

  5. Biology of Microdochium nivale and Management of Fusarium Patch (pink snow mold) in New England (and parts of New York)
    Dr. Gail Schumann, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2000-2002

  6. Reduced "Golfer/Recreational" Exposure to Turfgrass Pesticides By Management of Post-Application Irrigation and Application Rates
    Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2000-2002

  7. Integrated Pest Management of Turfgrass in Massachusetts
    Mary Owen, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2000

  8. Seasonal History and Chemical Control of European Chafer in Relation to Degree-Days in New England Turf
    Dr. Stanley Swier, University of New Hampshire
    Project Duration: 2000-2002

  9. Potential for Use of Anhydrous Ammonia as a Nematicide, Fungicide and Fertilizer on Golf Greens
    Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2000-2001

  10. Interactive Effects on N and K on Drought Avoidance of Turfgrass Maintained as Fairway Turf
    Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2001-2002

  11. Characteristics in Diverse Wear Tolerant Genotypes of Kentucky Bluegrass
    Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2002-2004

  12. Leptosphaerulina spp. as a Pathogen of Turf on New England Golf Courses
    Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2002

  13. Evaluating Turf Tolerance In Poorly Drained Soil Covered By Ice
    Dr. John Roberts, University of New Hampshire
    Project Duration: 2002-2004
    Report Not Yet Available


  14. Biology of Xanthomonas translucens pv. Poae and the Identification of Related Epiphytes on Golf Course Putting Greens
    Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2003-2005

  15. Seeking Alternatives to Nemacur: Evaluation of Natural Suppression and Testing of New Products
    Dr. Robert Wick, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2003-2005

  16. Reduced Golfer Exposure to Turfgrass Pesticides by Management of Post-Application Irrigation, Application Rates and Coverage Area (1-yr. extension to #6)
    Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2003
    Report Not Yet Available


  17. Managing Pesticide Exposure From Treated Turf
    Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2004-2006


  18. Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Milky Spore Disease and Pheromone Disruption for Control of Oriental Beetle
    Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2004-2006

  19. Wear Stress Mechanisms in Cultivars of Creeping Bentgrass and Velvet Bentgrass
    Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2004-2006

  20. Symposium: Specification, Design and Construction of New and Renovated Sports Fields
    Mary Owen, University of Massachusetts
    Project Duration: 2004

  21. University of Massachusetts Turf Research Building,
    Joseph Troll Research Center, ($175,000 over 5 years)
    Project Duration: 2005-2009
    Report Not Yet Available


  22. University of Connecticut Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory ($25,000)
    Project Duration: 2005

  23. Impact of Nozzle-Type Application Timing and Fungicide Resistance on Dollar Spot
    Dr. John Kaminski, University of Connecticut
    Project Duration: 2006-2008

  24. A Survey of the Fungicide Resistance Spectrum of Anthracnose In New England and a Development of a Predictive Fungicide Resistance Model
    Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
    Project Duration: 2006-2008

  25. Managing Reduced Risk Pesticide Exposure From Treated Turf
    Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts, with a Project Duration: 2007-2009.


  26. Relationship Between Cell Wall Components and Nitrogen Use Efficiency In Dollar Spot Resistance In Agrostis Species
    Dr. Michelle DaCosta, with a Project Duration: 2007-2008
    Report Not Yet Available



  27. Assessment AgroNeem and NeroTrol for Efficacy against Plant Parasitic Nematodes
    Dr. Robert Wick, University of Massachusetts, Project Duration: 2007
    Report Not Yet Available



  28. Strategies for Managing Turfgrass Ants on Golf Courses in New England
    Dr. Patricia Vittum, University of Massachusetts. Project Duration: 2008-2010
    Report Not Yet Available

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