Turf is an important component of the urban and rural landscape. The natural plant
formations/biomes that it mimics are the tropical savanna, the temperate grasslands (steppe …

Degraded inland and coastal water quality is a critical statewide concern in Florida and
other states. Nutrients released from land-based human activities are present in water …

Turfgrass systems have been identified as potential sources of nitrate leaching and
subsequent groundwater contamination. The HYDRUS (2D/3D) model was used to quantify …

The application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in agriculture has been increasing dramatically
since 1970s. However, the over-fertilization causes could cause environmental problems, as …

The recommended N rates for St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum [Walt.]
Kuntze.) vary in Florida. This research, conducted in Fort Lauderdale, Citra, and Jay …

Urban landscape irrigation is becoming increasingly important from a resource management
point of view. Significant water use savings may be achieved if landscape irrigation is based …

Florida's citrus (Citrus spp.), vegetable, and turfgrass industries must improve nitrogen (N)
and phosphorus (P) fertilizer use efficiency to remain sustainable in an era of emerging …

Abstract SL-283, a 31-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth, Terril Nell, Jerry
Sartain, J. Bryan Unruh, Chris Martinez, Laurie Trenholm, and John Cisar, discusses the …

In California, residential lawn area is second in planted acreage to production agriculture.
Due to the demand for visually attractive lawns, relatively large amounts of N are often …

The use of bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] and hybrid bermudagrass (C.
dactylon x C. transvaalensis Burtt Davy) in lawns is rapidly increasing in Mediterranean …