Author: Nikolai, Thomas
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| Effects of winter rolling on turf health, disease and spring green up (2023-2025) | Nikolai, Thomas; Galbraith, Eric J.; Rabe, Mike. 2025. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Summer. 5(1): p. 16-18. |
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| The top 10 reasons to roll your greens: Dr Thomas Nikolai explains why rolling the putting surfaces should be a key part of any integrated turf management programme | Nikolai, Thomas. 2025. Greenkeeper International. August. p. 40-44. |
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| Comparison of variable depth rootzone and capillary hydroponic greens to promote sustainable irrigation practices | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Rabe, Michael; Zhang, Wei; Frank, Kevin; Horgan, Brian. 2024. Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management: 2024 Progress Reports. p. 234-237. |
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| Effects of PGR applications on Poa annua seedhead suppression (2023) | Nikolai, Thomas; Galbraith, Eric J.; Rabe, Mike. 2024. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Summer. 4(1): p. 14-15. |
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| Comparing variable depth and capillary hydroponic system rootzones for sustainable putting green management |
Rabe, Michael; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Horgan, Brian; Zhang, Wei; Frank, Kevin W. 2023. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting. p. 151557. |
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| Effects of dried leaf matter on weed populations and soil health |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Galbraith, Eric J.; Rabe, Mike. 2023. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Summer. 3(1): p. 16-18. |
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| The volunteer conundrum Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2023. Golf Course Management. September. 91(9): p. 48-53. |
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| Schnell und Schneller | Nikolai, Thomas A. 2022. Greenkeeper News. 85(3): p. 12-13. |
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| 30-year utility player |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2022. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Fall. 2(2): p. 9-11. |
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| Last call: Your life in six words Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2022. Golf Course Management. March. 90(3): p. 62. |
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| Why ask why? The significance of turfgrass research Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2022. GreenMaster. Spring. 58(1): p. 8-10, 12. |
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| The perplexing triplex Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2022. Golf Course Management. January. 90(1): p. 108. |
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| MTF dollars and sense: Why ask why? |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Summer. 1(1): p. 12-13. |
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| Caution is not poison Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. November. 89(11): p. 68. |
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| Impact of putting green management on visible wear damage caused by foot traffic Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Karcher, Douglas E.; Hathaway, Aaron D.; O'Brien, Daniel. 2021. Agronomy Journal. September/October. 113(5): p. 3771-3777. |
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| 'Get your brain dirty' Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. September. 89(9): p. 80. |
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| When the routine breaks Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. July. 89(7): p. 63. |
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| Out of the foxhole Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. May. 89(5): p. 56. |
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| Tell me I'm wrong Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. March. 89(3): p. 68. |
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| Inaugural DoGS Awards Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2021. Golf Course Management. January. 89(1): p. 106. |
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| Adding a late fall application of Proxy (ethephon) before two traditional spring applications improves seedhead control of annual bluegrass Access Restrictions |
Reicher, Zachary J.; Sousek, Matthew D.; Patton, Aaron J.; Van Dyke, Adam; Kreuser, William C.; Inguagiato, John C.; Miele, Kevin M.; Brewer, John; Askew, Shawn D.; Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Kowalewski, Alec; McDonald, Brian. 2020. Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 6(1): p. [1-9]. |
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| Indecision, rejection and the road I'm on Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Golf Course Management. November. 88(11): p. 58. |
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| Seeing is believing |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Golf Course Management. September. 88(9): p. 80. |
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| I'm just happy to be here Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Golf Course Management. July. 88(7): p. 50. |
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| We're all in this together: A fairway annual bluegrass control story |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Course Conditions. Quarter 3. 48: p. 7-13. |
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| The four majors Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Golf Course Management. May. 88(5): p. 58. |
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| Better safe than sorry Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2020. Golf Course Management. March. 88(3): p. 87. |
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| Golf course maintenance studies |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Motley, Elijah; Nedds, Gabe; Galbraith, Eric. 2019. Michigan State University Turfgrass Field Day. p. 7-8. |
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| BMP/HOC closest to the pin chipping/putting contest |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Motley, Elijah; Nedds, Gabe; Galbraith, Eric. 2019. Michigan State University Turfgrass Field Day. p. 9-10. |
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| The impact of herbicide timing and mowing height on weeds |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Galbraith, Eric. 2019. Michigan State University Turfgrass Field Day. p. 10-11. |
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| Full disclosure: Heavy metal, speed & weed |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Course Conditions. Summer. p. 22-23, 25-26. |
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| Green speed, communication and Goldilocks Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. November. 87(11): p. 74. |
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| From no-mow to natural to cost analysis: The biggest challenge with native areas might be their size in relation to play and the economics of maintenance Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. September. 87(9): p. 56. |
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| Effects of rolling and sand topdressing on dollar spot severity in fairway turfgrass Access Restrictions |
Green, Thomas O.; Rogers, John N. III; Crum, James R.; Vargas, Joseph M. Jr.; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. HortTechnology. August. 29(4): p. 394-401. |
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| Best management practices for all Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. July. 87(7): p. 66. |
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| Shaking the tree for low-hanging fruit Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. May. 87(5): p. 74. |
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| On the right side of the law Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. March. 87(3): p. 86. |
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| Show me the data Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2019. Golf Course Management. January. 87(1): p. 120. |
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| The impact of putting green management on visible wear caused by golf cleat/sole designs | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Karcher, Douglas. 2018. Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program: 2018 Research Summaries. p. 343-347. |
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| Managing putting greens to tolerate foot traffic Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. November. 86(11): p. 62. |
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| Foliar and granular fertilizer effects on creeping bentgrass and soil nutrient levels Access Restrictions |
Xiao, Miyuan; Frank, Kevin W.; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. November. 4(1): p. [1-7]. |
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| The fate of late-fall applied nitrogen in creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass Access Restrictions |
Frank, Kevin W.; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron; Williams, Zhu. 2018. Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. November. 4(1): p. [1-5]. |
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| Collar care: Decreasing the height of cut on collars can reduce wear caused by rollers and perhaps minimize some environmental stress Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. September. 86(9): p. 60. |
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| A brief history of green speed Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. July. 86(7): p. 60. |
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| Foliar fertilizers and soil nutrient levels |
Xiao, Miyuan; Frank, Kevin W.; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golfdom. June. 74(6): p. 48-51. |
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| Up to speed: You are what you produce: Turfgrass is known to be a cosmetic enhancement, but the plant also has positive environmental, economic and social impacts, including curbing crime |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. The First Cut. May. p. [1-2]. |
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| [Educate, don't legislate] Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. May. 86(5): p. 60. |
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| The elephant in the room Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. March. 86(3): p. 64. |
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| Weighing in on fairway rolling Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2018. Golf Course Management. January. 86(1): p. 104. |
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| You did what? | Nikolai, Thomas. 2017. 2017 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-17]. |
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| The impact of putting green management on visible wear caused by golf cleat/sole designs | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Karcher, Douglas. 2017. Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program: 2017 Research Summaries. p. 324-327. |
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| Reducing lawn mowing frequency with PGRs | Hathaway, Aaron; Frank, Kevin W.; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 107186. |
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| Hacker rules by consensus Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. November. 85(11): p. 58. |
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| Rough mower looking for work Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. September. 85(9): p. 62. |
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| Stories from the wash pad Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. July. 85(7): p. 58. |
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| Aesthetics and playability in secondary roughs Access Restrictions |
Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Frank, Kevin W. 2017. Golf Course Management. July. 85(7): p. 73. |
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| [Dr. Nikolai's research on increasing green speed while improving turfgrass health] | Nikolai, Thomas; Maginnes, John; Katrek, Brian. 2017. Katrek and Maginnes on Tap. July 26. p. 16:39. |
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| The grass is not always greener Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. May. 85(5): p. 66. |
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| Slow and steady Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. March. 85(3): p. 66. |
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| All in the family Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2017. Golf Course Management. January. 85(1): p. 120. |
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| The impact of putting green management on visible wear caused by golf cleat/sole designs | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Karcher, Douglas. 2016. Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program: 2016 Research Summaries. p. 247-249. |
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| Increasing both aesthetic value and playability in secondary roughs on golf courses | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Frank, Kevin W. 2016. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 100865. |
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| Effects of behind center distance on creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) putting greens Access Restrictions |
Yurisic, Cory A.; Sorochan, John C.; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2016. Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. December. 2(1): p. 1-3. |
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| Making our greens great again?: Maybe, just maybe, things were not better in the past. More than likely, the advances of the past 20 years have elevated our expectations Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. November. 84(11): p. 72. |
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| O Canada: A Morris Method update Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. September. 84(9): p. 82. |
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| Golf and the environment ... blah, blah, blah Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. July. 84(7): p. 70. |
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| The significance of 'not significant' Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. May. 84(5): p. 80. |
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| Turf bowl: Everyone's a winner Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. March. 84(3): p. 76. |
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| What's the frequency? Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2016. Golf Course Management. January. 84(1): p. 108. |
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| Mechanical methods to reduce disease incidence and encourage plant health | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron; Fabbo, Joe; Wait, D. J.; Motley, Isaac. 2015. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 12-13. |
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| Herbicide programs for managing naturalized rough areas and herbicide programs for controlling Poa annua | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Frank, Kevin W. 2015. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 13-15. |
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| Comparing sprayer technology and herbicide technology | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 19. |
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| Effects of behind center distance on creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) putting greens | Yurisic, Cory; Sorochan, John C.; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 95118. |
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| It's hard to be humble Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. November. 83(11): p. 70. |
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| Quoting Shakespeare Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. September. 83(9): p. 86. |
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| [MSU/China turfgrass program] Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. July. 83(7): p. 80. |
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| [Should math be included in soils courses?] Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. May. 83(5): p. 84. |
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| Weighing in on rolling after aerification Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. March. 83(3): p. 82. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [I]: Hydraulic oil spills on creeping bentgrass (CBG) greens and Kentucky bluegrass (KBG) athletic fields |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 19-20. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [II]: Weekly siliforce applications for putting green health |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 21. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [III]: "Organic" selective and nonselective weed control |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 21-24. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [IV]: Rolling for weed control |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 24-25. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [V]: Annual bluegrass control (ABG) in a creeping bentgrass green (CBG) with herbicides/PGRs and nitrogen (N) programs |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 26-29. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [VI]: Lawn turf species ^D#x fertility demonstration trial (irrigated and unirrigated) |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 29-30. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [VII]: Weed garden 2.0 |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 31. |
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| 2014 Turfgrass Weed Management Field Trial Summary: [VIII]: 2014 golf spike/sole design studies |
Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2015. News Notes [Michigan Turfgrass Foundation]. Spring/Summer. 7(1): p. 32-33. |
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| Please pass Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2015. Golf Course Management. January. 83(1): p. 104. |
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| The X files: Practicing prevention to avoid the cure | Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. 2014 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-78]. |
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| Top 10 things we want to know about aerification | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Kopec, David. 2014. 2014 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-11]. |
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| Golf spike, sole design study | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Hathaway, Aaron. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 14-16. |
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| Poa annua management in creeping bentgrass at putting green height with several herbicide and nitrogen regimes | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 15-16. |
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| Lightweight rolling and topdressing decrease fungicide inputs and dollar spot severity on fairways | Green, Thomas O.; Rogers, John N. III; Crum, James R.; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Vargas, J. M. Jr. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 20. |
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| Annual bluegrass control in athletic fields | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 22-23. |
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| Ground cover sediment movement study | Nikolai, Thomas A.; Bryan, Jeff; Fabbo, Joe; Hathaway, Aaron. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 23. |
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| Evaluating the effects of lightweight rolling on athletic fields | Binder, Nick; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Crum, James; Merewitz, Emily; Flore, James. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 25. |
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| Organic weed control in turf | Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and Michigan State University Present: Turfgrass Field Day. p. 25-26. |
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| Lightweight rolling and sand topdressing to decrease fungicide inputs and dollar spot severity on fairways | Green, Thomas Okada; Rogers, John N. III; Crum, James R.; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Vargas, Joseph M. 2014. ASA, CSSA and SSSA Annual Meetings [2014]. p. 87410. |
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| 100 percent natural Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. Golf Course Management. November. 82(11): p. 70. |
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| Fairway rolling: Really? Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. Golf Course Management. September. 82(9): p. 78. |
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| Water conservation from the ground up Access Restrictions |
Nikolai, Thomas A. 2014. Golf Course Management. July. 82(7): p. 78. |
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