Monday, November 5, 2007: 7:45 AM
Convention Center, Room 208-209, Second Floor
72: Graduate Student Oral Competition: I
Sponsor:C05 Turfgrass Science
Presiding:Freddie Waltz, University of Georgia
7:45 AM Introductory Remarks
7:50 AM72-1Effects of Elevated CO2 on Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) during the Ante Meridiem Photoperiod for Summer Heat Stress Tolerance.
Rodney Tocco, University of Tennessee, John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, Carl Sams, University of Tennessee, Scott McElroy, University of Tennessee
8:05 AM72-2Site Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Soil Moisture Conditions on Golf Courses.
Joseph Krum, University of Georgia, Robert Carrow, University of Georgia, Keith Karnok, University of Georgia
8:20 AM72-3Genetic Variation in Rooting of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) Cultivars and Selections Under Heat Stress.
Robert Shortell, Rutgers University, William A. Meyer, Rutgers University, Bingru Huang, Rutgers University, Stacy A. Bonos, Rutgers University
8:35 AM72-4Evaluation of Sand Topdressing Rate and Frequency Effects on Anthracnose Severity of an Annual Bluegrass Putting Green.
John C. Inguagiato, Rutgers University, James A. Murphy, Rutgers University, Bruce B. Clarke, Rutgers University
8:50 AM72-5Evaluation of Remote Sensing to Measure Plant Stress in Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) Fairways.
Aaron R. Johnsen, University of Minnesota, Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota, Van Cline, Toro Company
9:05 AM72-6Comparison of Four Bioassay Methods for Evaluation of Potential Mitotic-Inhibiting Herbicide Resistant Poa annua.
Matthew Cutulle, University of Tennessee, J. Scott McElroy, University of Tennessee, John C. Sorochan, University of Tennessee, C. Neal Stewart, University of Tennessee
9:20 AM72-7Disease Management Strategies for Controlling Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass.
Daniel Perry, Mississippi State University, Maria Tomaso-Peterson, Mississippi State University, Gregg Munshaw, Mississippi State University
9:35 AM72-8Determination of the Optimal Temperature Range for Infection of Creeping Bentgrass by Pythium volutum, a Causal Agent of Pythium Root Dysfunction.
James Kerns, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lane Tredway, NC State Dept of Plant Pathology
9:50 AM72-9Spray Adjuvants Influence Bispyribac-sodium Efficacy for Annual Bluegrass Control In Cool-Season Turfgrass.
Patrick McCullough, Dept. of Plant Biology and Pathology, Stephen Hart, Rutgers State University Accounts Payable
10:05 AM72-10Loop-Imbedded Turfgrass Modules for Online Instruction.
Jing Dai, Penn State University, A.J. Turgeon, Penn State University
10:20 AM72-11Erosion Potential of Various Golf Course Bunker Sands.
Jared Nemitz, Purdue University, Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, Adam Moeller, Purdue University, Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University, Kristie Walker, Purdue University, Doug Smith, Purdue University
10:35 AM Discussion & Break
10:50 AM72-12Critical Weed-Free Period for Overseeded Bermudagrass in Northern Climates.
Tyler L. Mittlesteadt, Virginia Tech, John B. Willis, Virginia Tech, M. J. Goddard, Virginia Tech, Shawn D. Askew, Virginia Tech
11:05 AM72-13Genetic Engineering of Creeping Bentgrass for Enhanced Drought Tolerance.
Christian Baldwin, Clemson University, Hong Luo, Clemson University, Haibo Liu, Clemson University, Lambert McCarty, Clemson University, Nihal Rajapakse, Clemson University, Joe Toler, Clemson University
11:20 AM72-14Utilizing Turfgrass Color Analysis to Predict Spring Nitrogen Requirements and Yield of Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass Grown for Seed.
Elizabeth Kurcinka, University of Minnesota Agronomy & Plant Genetics
11:35 AM72-15Evaluation of Fertility Protocols for Sprig Establishment of Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum).
J. Lewayne White Jr., The University of Georgia, Freddie Waltz, University of Georgia, Paul Raymer, University of Georgia
11:50 AM Discussion & Concluding Remarks
12:00 PM Adjourn

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