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| Author(s): | Nelson, Matt |
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| Author Affiliation: | Senior Agronomist, Northwest Region, United States Golf Association Green Section |
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| Title: | Of moss and men: Research trials from across the U.S. have identified control options for this invasive weed of putting green turf. Field observations indicate management is an important component of successful eradication |
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| Section: | Research you can use
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 45, No. 4, July/August 2007, p. 12-15. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Mosses; Moss control; Pest profile; Ferrous sulfate; Copper hydroxide; Chlorothalonil; Carfentrazone; Carfentrazone-ethyl; Fungicide application; Cultural control; Bryum argenteum
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses reseach conducted to identify possible methods of controlling moss. States that "moss invasion of putting green turf has become an increasing problem at golf courses across the United States." Explains that "silvery thread moss (Bryum argenteum) the moss species that invades putting green turf, is a primitive plant adapted to a variety of climates around the world...It reproduces sexually via spores that can be disseminated over great distances by wind. Moss can also reproduce asexually from displaced fragments, which is a likely means of spreading across golf course putting greens. Water, wind, maintenance equipment, or foot traffic can effectively spread moss." Reports that "researchers have discovered that [a] fungicide (chlorothalonil) and one herbicide (carfentrazone) can produce selective control of moss in putting green turf. Results indicate that sequential applications of cholothalonil can provide good control of moss without turfgrass phytotoxicity when daytime temperatures are above 80 degrees F [Fahrenheit]." Mentions that "Dawn Ultra diswashing liquid has provided variable moss suppression in the field, although researchers at Penn State University were unable to demonstrate effective control." Concludes that "minor amounts of moss can quickly become a major problem if left unchecked, so review the research and implement a complete control strategy early. Ultimately, the best advice when battling moss is to evaluate all factors and grow grass, not moss." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 13 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Nelson, M. 2007. Of moss and men: Research trials from across the U.S. have identified control options for this invasive weed of putting green turf. Field observations indicate management is an important component of successful eradication. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 45(4):p. 12-15. |
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