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Fastlink of all records from this publication with section name University research

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  • Professional
Most herbicides safe for paspalum: However, most chemicals are not yet labeled for the salt-tolerant turfgrass
Brecke, Barry; Unruh, J. Bryan. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 18(5): p. 20, 22.

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Goosegrass most difficult weed in South Florida: Four other grasses lead the list of `top ten weeds,' according to survey
Busey, Philip. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 18(5): p. 24-27.

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76990
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UF winter overseed trials: A 5-year summary of best overseed grasses
Dudeck, A. E. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 18(5): p. 30.

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76991
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For peat's sake! The use of Florida-produced composts as the organic matter source in golf greens appears promising, and deserves study under field conditions, say UF researchers
Snyder, George H.; Cisar, John L. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 18(4): p. 30-33, 36-40.

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80685
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Made for the shade? Some cultivars of St. Augustinegrass tolerate shade significantly better
Trenholm, L. E. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 18(4): p. 42-43.

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80684
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Statewide controls for mole crickets? Costs would be much less than chemicals but research funds needed
Frank, J. Howard. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 18(4): p. 44-45.

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80683
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Ultradwarf evaluation: It's a multi-year process: Higher quality, density, color balanced against shallow roots, thatch, susceptibility to disease
Cisar, John. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 18(4): p. 46, 48.

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80682
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Selected fertilizers used in turfgrass: Sandy Florida soils present unique nutritional challenge
Sartain, J. B.; Kruse, J. K. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 18(3): p. 18-24, 26.

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73734
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Developing new strategies for bringing turfgrass sod to market
Haydu, John; Hodges, Alan. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 18(3): p. 28-32, 34, 36.

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76175
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Got root rot? Don't panic!
Elliott, Monica L. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 18(2): p. 20-23.

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73588
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Year-long test fails to find effective nematicide
Giblin-Davis, Robin M. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 18(2): p. 24-25, 28-29.

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73589
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A year of ultradwarf management research in south Florida
Cisar, John. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 18(2): p. 30-32.

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73590
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Overseed cultivar, rate both affect transition: Seed companies could develop cultivars for faster transition
Miller, Grady L.; Weinbrecht, Jan. 2001. Florida Turf Digest. January/February. 18(1): p. 18-20.

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116247
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Digging for the dirt on dirt: Soil testing and interpretation for Florida turfgrasses
Sartain, Jerry B. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 17(6): p. 20-24, 34-35.

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73594
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When it comes to pythium blight on green overseeded with Poa trivialis: Think prevention! Initial study shows preventive application of fungicide can manage disease development on a bermudagrass golf green
Datnoff, Lawrence; Cisar, John. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 17(6): p. 36-38.

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73596
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Mole cricket management in fine turf: the best approach to mole cricket control is to have reasonable expectations
Unruh, J. Bryan. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 17(5): p. 22-23, 26.

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69559
  • Professional
Chinch bugs eat Floratam for lunch
Cherry, Ron. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 17(5): p. 28-29.

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69560
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UF winter overseed trials: A five-year summary of best overseed grasses in trials at Gainesville
Dudeck, A. E. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 17(5): p. 30.

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69561
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Solving the Pythium puzzle
Stiles, Carol. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 17(4): p. 18.

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66895
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Ultradwarf bermudagrass management evaluations: Significant differences emerge early
Cisar, John L.; Snyder, George H.; Datnoff, Lawrence E. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 17(4): p. 20.

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66896
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FY&N nitrogen leaching study turfgrass more efficient in nitrogen use than mixed species landscope
Cisar, John; Snyder, George. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. July/August. 17(4): p. 22-25.

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66898
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This weed by any name is a major problem on St. Augustine, Bermuda
Busey, Philip. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 17(3): p. 14, 16-18.

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65741
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Nematode management: Studies with a liquid soil fumigant and a biorational
Giblin-Davis, Robin M. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 17(3): p. 20, 22.

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65742
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Seashore paspalum: Viable option for greens, athletic fields and lawns
Trenholm, L. E. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 17(3): p. 24-28.

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65743
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Improved zoysiagrasses may gain popularity in Florida turfgrass market
Unruh, J. Bryan; Trenholm, Laurie E. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. May/June. 17(3): p. 30, 32-34.

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65744
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Managing high-traffic athletic fields
Miller, Grady L. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. January/February. 17(1): p. 22-24.

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64987
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Sports turf needs a complete physical
Snyder, George. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. January/February. 17(1): p. 25-28.

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64989
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Weeds can indicate underlying problems
Brecke, Barry J.; Unruh, J. Bryan. 2000. Florida Turf Digest. January/February. 17(1): p. 29.

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64991
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Pumping iron: How to get the greening element into your turf
Sartain, J. B. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 16(6): p. 16-19.

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64808
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Taming those problem weeds
Rowland, John. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 16(6): p. 20-21.

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64809
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Getting a leash on the Melaleuca
Giblin-Davis, Robin M. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 16(6): p. 22.

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64810
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In search of BMPs for ultradwarfs
Cisar, John. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. November/December. 16(6): p. 23-24.

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64811
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Stress from wear can be mitigated through cultural and fertility management
Trenholm, Laurie E. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 16(5): p. 18-20.

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64911
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All overseed grasses do not perform equally in Florida
Dudeck, A. E. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 16(5): p. 21.

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64908
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IFAS launces weed research program at Milton, Belle Glade
Dusky, Joan A.; Brecke, Barry J.; Unruh, J. Bryan. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 16(5): p. 22.

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64903
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New fairway grass top priority for IFAS bermudagrass breeding program
Scully, Brian T. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. September/October. 16(5): p. 23-25.

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64885
  • Professional
Dislodgeable residues of pesticides: Applied to turfgrass... and implications for golfers
Snyder, Raymond H.; Sartain, Jerry B.; Cisar, John L.; Borgert, Christopher J. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 16(2): p. 20-23.

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64549
  • Professional
Roadside soil benefits from organic wastes
Spence, Cindy. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 16(2): p. 24-26.

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64551
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Compost tested as control for turf disease
Datnoff, Lawrence E. 1999. Florida Turf Digest. March/April. 16(2): p. 26.

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