Jan
07
In this presentation, Andy Moore looks at common issues related to water quality and the affects on soil conditions and turfgrass growth. He explains the importance of testing your water supply and discusses ways to troubleshoot water quality issues on your golf course. View the full presentation below: Want to...
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Jan
06
All golf courses with creeping bentgrass or bent/Poa mixed greens experience problems with drought, soil water repellency, and/or salt stress at one point or another. In this 45-minute presentation, Dr. Erik Ervin, Professor of Turfgrass Culture and Physiology at Virginia Tech, explains how the plant responds to dehydration stresses and...
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Jan
06
Poor irrigation water quality has the potential to negatively impact turfgrass health and reduce playability on golf courses. In this one-hour presentation, Aquatrols Territory Managers Larry Lennert and Ken Mauser simplify this complex topic by focusing on the most common salinity problems faced by superintendents. Basic information will help you...
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Jan
06
In this 60-minute presentation, Dr. Stanley Kostka of Aquatrols explores the effects that soil surfactants have on soil and foliar environments. He looks at surfactant-induced changes in the rhizosphere and examines the consequences for plant defenses against pathogens and abiotic stresses. Two case studies highlight options that can improve water...
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Jan
05
Would you like to better understand soil surfactants and how they affect water movement? In this 90-minute webinar, Aquatrols' Andy Moore gives an overview of the functions and abilities of different types of soil surfactants, as well as the keys to identifying water movement issues on your golf course. Check out...
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Jan
05
Having trouble evaluating your soil and water analysis test results? In this one-hour presentation, Dara Park, Ph.D., of Clemson University explains how to assess irrigation water and soil reports to identify potential salinity problems. She discusses how to distinguish between saline and sodium hazards and offers management practices that can...
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Jan
04
High salinity, high sodium, and potential ion toxicity from irrigation water are problems that are all commonly agreed upon by turfgrass managers and turfgrass researchers alike. However, the issue of whether medium to high bicarbonate levels in irrigation water (see Table 1 below) are a concern if sodium levels in...
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Dec
13
Over the past few days and weeks, we've been discussing the basics of soil and water quality. First we touched on the importance of testing your irrigation water. Then we looked at some common problems related to soil salinity, high levels of sodium in irrigation water and soils, and the...
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Dec
11
While it’s probably not number one on your Christmas wish list, a recent article from Lawn and Landscape reminds us that millions of children around the world are in dire need of clean drinking water this holiday season. As global concern over water scarcity increases, there is a growing need...
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Dec
10
In previous Blog posts, we stressed the importance of testing your irrigation water when it comes to assessing two common turfgrass problems: high salinity levels and too much sodium present in irrigation water. Today we’re going to look at another common problem for turfgrass managers: root ion toxicity. So how...
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