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| DOI: | 10.21273/HORTTECH05059-22 |
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| Author(s): | Pennisi, Svoboda V.;
Habteselassie, Mussie;
Kostandini, Genti;
Waltz, Freddie C. Jr. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Pennisi: Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; Habteselassie and Waltz: Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; Kostandini: Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA |
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| Title: | Familiarity and use of biostimulants by the Georgia golf industry: Information from a survey of golf course superintendents |
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| Section: | Reports
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| Source: | HortTechnology. Vol. 32, No. 4, August 2022, p. 382-387. |
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| Publishing Information: | Alexandria, Virginia: American Society for Horticultural Science |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | Author-Supplied Keywords: Biochar; Golf course management; Microbial; Plant growth promoting microbes
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Golf course superintendents are often under pressure to maintain high-quality turf. Such demand entails use of inputs, which can include biostimulants that are often marketed as a way of combating plant stress and improving turf quality. However, the extent of their use by superintendents and their level of efficacy are not well understood. This survey study was designed to better describe biostimulant use by the golf industry and to gain insights on the research needs of superintendents to address them effectively. A survey instrument was developed using online software and included a total of 13 questions relating to general familiarity with biostimulants and specific familiarity with five biological products. The instrument was disseminated electronically via the online survey tool to attendees (N = 80) during the annual conference of the Georgia Golf Environmental Summit in 2022. The respondents were from 62 golf courses, geographically representing the entire state of Georgia. The response rate was 62.5%. The majority of the respondents (86%) were familiar with biostimulants. The main reason for using biostimulants was predominantly agronomic, indicating a focus on turf performance and aesthetics. Of the respondents who used biostimulants, the overwhelming majority (93%) use humic acids and plant growth hormone-containing biostimulants. Respondents also indicated that research in microbial products would be the most relevant to the industry. This may be explained by the challenges in using such products (shelf life and microbial survival in soil). In conclusion, the survey indicated that Georgia golf course superintendents have high a level of familiarity with biostimulants. The survey yielded useful results to help formulate future research objectives to better serve the Georgia golf course industry." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 27 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Pennisi, S. V., M. Habteselassie, G. Kostandini, and F. C. Jr. Waltz. 2022. Familiarity and use of biostimulants by the Georgia golf industry: Information from a survey of golf course superintendents. HortTechnology. 32(4):p. 382-387. |
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| DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH05059-22 |
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