Travis Shaddox

Turfgrass Epistemology

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This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.

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Travis Shaddox

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S1 E60 Foliar iron can increase turfgrass growth. 20.12.2023 1:24:52

Cooper, R.J., & Spokas, L.A. 1991. Growth, Quality, and Foliar Iron Concentration of Kentucky Bluegrass Treated with Chelated Iron Sources. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 116(5), 798-801. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox Live YouTube Schedule: M, T, W - 10:00 am EST W - 9:00 pm EST

S1 E59 Granular vs. foliar iron applied to severely Fe-deficient Kentucky Bluegrass 19.12.2023 1:07:22

D.D. Minner and J.D. Butler. 1984. Correcting Iron Deficiency of Kentucky Bluegrass. HortScience. 19:109-110. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E58 Chelated iron vs. iron sulfate on Kentucky Bluegrass 15.12.2023 1:05:21

Yust, A.K., Wehner, D.J. and Fermanian, T.W. (1984), Foliar Application of N and Fe to Kentucky Bluegrass1. Agron. J., 76: 934-938. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E57 Chelated iron + nitrogen ≠ ’double dark’ turfgrass. 15.12.2023 1:30:48

Carrow, R.N., Johnson, B.J. and Landry, G.W., Jr. (1988), Centipedegrass Response to Foliar Application of Iron and Nitrogen. Agron. J., 80: 746-750. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E56 Iron and Manganese and Boron, Oh My! 13.12.2023 1:13:08

Deal, E.E. and Engel, R.E. 1965. Iron, Manganese, Boron and Zinc: Effects on Growth of Merion Kentucky Bluegrass. Agron. J., 57: 553-555. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E55 Iron for Turfgrasses 12.12.2023 1:24:05

An introduction to iron for turfgrasses. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E54 Mowing height, nitrogen, and biostimulants effect on bermudagrass thatch. 09.12.2023 1:01:55

Brian J. Tucker, Lambert B. McCarty, Haibo Liu, and Christina E. Wells. 2006. Mowing Height, Nitrogen Rate, and Biostimulant Infuence Root Development of Field-grown TifEagle Bermudagrass. HortScience 41:805-807. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E53 Biological thatch control in zoysiagrass putting greens. 08.12.2023 1:28:39

Josh R.Weaver, Lambert B. McCarty, Virgil L. Quisenberry, L. Ray Hubbard Jr., William G. Bridges, Philip J. Brown. 2022. Evaluating biological thatch control on Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. golf greens. Int Turfgrass Soc Res J. 14:480–486. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E52 Bacteria and cellulase for thatch control does not work, even in Norway. 06.12.2023 1:07:04

Tatsiana Espevig, Bjørn Molteberg, Anne Marte Tronsmo, Arne Tronsmo, and Trygve S. Aamlid. 2012. Thatch Control in Newly Established Velvet Bentgrass Putting Greens in Scandinavia. Crop Sci. 52:371–382. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E51 Cultural and biological control of bentgrass thatch 05.12.2023 1:08:27

Lambert B. McCarty, Matthew F. Gregg, and Joe E. Toler. 2007. Thatch and Mat Management in an Established Creeping Bentgrass Golf Green. Agron. J. 99:1530–1537. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 50 Dr. Sudeep Sidhu - What is lignin and why is it so resistant to decomposition? 01.12.2023 1:02:11

Sudeep Sidhu, Qingguo Jack Huang, Robert N. Carrow, David Jesperson, Jiayang Liu, Paul L. Raymer. 2022. A review of a novel enzyme system for the management of thatch and soil water repellency in turfgrass. Int Turfgrass Soc Res J. 14:450–461. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E49 Dr. Paul Raymer - Biodethatching in Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass. 01.12.2023 1:15:04

Sudeep S. Sidhu, Qingguo Huang, Robert N. Carrow, and Paul L. Raymer. 2013. Efficacy of Fungal Laccase to Facilitate Biodethatching in Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass. Agron. J. 105:1247–1252. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E48 Does fertility and cultivation influence thatch on a bermudagrass home lawn? 01.12.2023 1:13:41

R.N. Carrow, B. J. Johnson, and R. E. Burns. 1987. Thatch and Quality of Tifway Bermudagrass Turf in Relation to Fertility and Cultivation. Agron. J. 79:524-530. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E47 Biological and cultural thatch management on newly seeded bentgrass putting greens. 01.12.2023 1:10:36

Lambert B. McCarty, Matthew F. Gregg, Joe E. Toler, James J. Camberato, and Hoke S. Hill. 2005. Minimizing Thatch and Mat Development in a Newly Seeded Creeping Bentgrass Golf Green. Crop Sci. 45:1529–1535. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E46 White-rot Fungi Reduces Lignin of Four Turfgrasses 22.11.2023 1:05:59

Sartain, J.B. and B.G. Volk. 1984. Influence of Selected White-Rot Fungi and Topdressings on the Composition of Thatch Components of Four Turfgrasses. Agron. J. 76:359-362. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E45 Bugs in a jug. 21.11.2023 1:05:35

Murdoch, C.L. and J.P. Barr. 1976. Ineffectiveness of Commercial Microorganism Inoculum in Breaking Down Thatch in Common Bermudagrass in Hawaii. HortScience 11:488-489. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E44 Thatch accumulation following Milorganite, Lime, Verticutting, and Aerification. 20.11.2023 1:16:04

Murray, J.J. and F.V. Juska. 1977. Effect of Management Practices on Thatch Accumulation, Turf Quality, and Leaf Spot Damage in Common Kentucky Bluegrass. Agron. J. 69:365-369. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E43 Thatch management in a bottle. Is this possible? 20.11.2023 1:13:56

Sidhu, S.S, Q. Huang, R.N. Carrow, and P.L. Raymer. 2012. Use of Fungal Laccases to Facilitate Biodethatching: A New Approach. HortScience 47:1536–1542 Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E42 Dr. Lee Berndt - Do bio-organic materials hasten thatch decay? 20.11.2023 1:28:21

Berndt, W.L., P.E. Rieke, and J.M. Vargas, Jr. 1990. Kentucky Bluegrass Thatch Characteristics Following Application of Bio-organic Materials. HortScience 25(4):412-414. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E41 Does Thatch Influence Water Infiltration? 20.11.2023 49:09

Taylor, D.H. and G.R. Blake. 1982. The Effect of Turfgrass Thatch on Water Infiltration Rates. Soil Sci . Soc . Am. J. 46:616-619. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E40 Can You Control Thatch Using Aerification and Ammonium Sulfate? 20.11.2023 1:19:05

Smith, G.S. 1979. Nitrogen and Aerification Influence on Putting Green Thatch and Soil. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E39 The Most Accurate Method of Measuring Zoysiagrass Thatch 20.11.2023 1:06:57

Shaddox T.W. and J.B. Unruh. 2019. Correlating Methods of Measuring Zoysiagrass Thatch. Crop Sci. 59:792–799. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E38 The Nature of Turfgrass Thatch 20.11.2023 44:03

Ledeboer, F. B. and C. R. Skogley. 1967. Investigations Into the Nature of Thatch and Methods for its Decomposition. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E37 Logical Fallacies - Ad hominem 20.11.2023 33:23

Ad hominem fallacy occurs when you attempt to refute an argument by attacking the person. Ridicule has its place and can be useful in some situations. But, ridicule rarely leads to the person recognizing their flaw or changing their behavior. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox

S1 E36 Organic vs. synthetic fertilizer in Canada. Which is better? 20.11.2023 1:42:23

Nelson, S. H. 1980. Summer color and fall color retention of Kentucky bluegrass receiving varying amounts and timing of inorganic and inorganic-organic combinations of nitrogen. Can. J. Plant Sci. 60: 1015-1021. Calendly.com/TravisShaddox Twitter.com/TravisShaddox