Learn more about our latest work! The Low Input Turf project team has published three journal articles on our research.
The first article examined DNA content and ploidy levels of fine fescues, which will help turfgrass breeders develop better cultivars in the future. The second looked at different patch and repair options for homeowners to use in establishing fine fescues; many options worked well for successful establishment, but homeowners don't necessarily need any product at all if they simply ensure their new seedings are watered properly. The third article examined shade responses of three species of fine fescue and found that Chewings performed best in shade, followed by strong creeping red, with hard fescue the least shade tolerant. This information will be used to develop better fine fescues for shade.
- Qiu, Y, Hamernick, S, Ortiz, JB, Watkins, E. 2020. DNA content and ploidy estimation of Festuca ovina accessions by flow cytometry. Crop Science 60(5): 2757– 2767. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20229 [Open Access]
- Braun, R.C., A.J. Patton, E.T. Braithwaite, and A.R. Kowalewski. 2020. Establishment of Low-Input Turfgrass from Seed Using Patch and Repair Mixtures: Mulch and Starter Fertilizer Effects. Crop Science 60(6):3362-3376. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20266
- Petrella, D.P, Watkins, E. 2020. Variation in fine fescue taxa response to simulated foliar shade. Crop Science 60(6):3377-3394. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20279 [Open Access]