Turfgrasses constitute a vital part of the landscape ecological systems for sports fields, golf
courses, home lawns and parks. However, turfgrass species are affected by numerous …

Traffic simulators are often utilized when researching turfgrass wear tolerance and recovery.
However, the availability of a durable traffic simulator capable of producing dynamic force is …

Increased N fertilization, mowing height, and sand topdressing are management practices
that can suppress anthracnose disease of annual bluegrass [Poa annua L. f. reptans …

Sand topdressing and soil surfactants are commonly applied to turfgrass areas but it is
unclear whether these practices improve visual appearance or reduce hydrophobicity under …

Crumb rubber (CR) generated from recycled tires has been used as a topdressing medium
on cool‐season turfgrass athletic fields to increase tolerance to simulated traffic events …

Few studies have directly compared the types of root zones used for athletic fields. A two-
year field study was conducted from 2012-2013 at the University of Tennessee Center for …

Turfgrass growth, performance and quality are affected by abiotic stress factors and are of
primary concern for persons managing turfgrass areas under seasonal tropical climates …

Sand topdressing and crumb rubber can be used to improve native soil athletic field
playability. However, there is a wide range in the physical properties, price, and availability …

The use of sod to establish turf on sand‐based root zones often leads to layering of
contrasting soil textures within the root zone, causing adverse effects on soil drainage and …

Intercept drain tile installation and subsequent sand topdressing applications can provide a
built-up sand-based system. There are a number of different intercept drain tile spacing and …