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563 Graduate Student Oral Competition: Soils and Water
(C05 Turfgrass Science)

Monday, 6 October 2008: 12:55 PM
George R. Brown Convention Center, 382AB
Presiding:
Jason Dettman-Kruse
12:55 PM
Introductory Remarks
1:00 PM
563-1
Comparing Venting Technology and Aerification Practices for Managing Thatch Accumulation in Bermudagrass Putting Greens.
Charles H. Fontanier, Texas A&M University; Kurt Steinke, Texas A&M University
1:15 PM
563-2
Creeping Bentgrass Golf Ballmark Recovery as Affected by Various Tools, and Varying Rootzone Surface Firmness and Moisture Content.
Jared Nemitz, Purdue University; Cale Bigelow, Purdue University-Agronomy Dept.; Adam Moeller, United States Golf Association
1:30 PM
563-3
Cultivation Effects on Organic Matter Accumulation in Creeping Bentgrass Putting Greens.
Charles Schmid, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Robert Shearman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Martha Mamo, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Charles Wortmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1:45 PM
563-4
Impacts of Cultural Practices on Soil Organic Matter Levels in USGA Specified Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Golf Greens.
John Rowland Jr., University of Florida; George Snyder, University of Florida; John Cisar, University of Florida; Jerry B. Sartain, Univ. of Florida; Alan Wright, University of Florida
2:00 PM
Discussion
2:05 PM
Break
2:15 PM
563-5
Improving Athletic Field Drainage With Drain Tile Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing.
Alexander R. Kowalewski, Michigan State University; James R. Crum, Michigan State University; James A. Flore, Michigan State University; John N. Rogers, Michigan State University; Joseph M. Vargas, Michigan State University
2:30 PM
563-6
Topdressing and Aeration Programs on Creeping Bentgrass Fairways.
Matthew Klingenberg, Iowa State University; Deying Li, North Dakota State University; Nick Christians, Iowa State University; Christopher Blume, Iowa State University
2:45 PM
563-7
The Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization and Irrigation on St Augustinegrass.
Pauric McGroary, University of Florida; John Cisar, University of Florida; George Snyder, University of Florida
3:00 PM
563-8
Irrigation Timing and Subsurface Drip Placement Improves Soil Surface Wetting for Tall Fescue Establishment.
Michael Schaaf, New Mexico State University; Ryan Goss, New Mexico State University
3:15 PM
563-9
Comparative Irrigation Requirements of 28 Cultivars of Kentucky Bluegrasses and 2 Texas Bluegrass Hybrids in the Transition Zone.
Jason Lewis, Kansas State University - Horticulture, Forestry, & Recreation Resources; Dale Bremer, Kansas State University - Horticulture, Forestry, & Recreation Resources; Steve Keeley, Kansas State University - Horticulture, Forestry, & Recreation Resources; Jack Fry, Kansas State University - Horticulture, Forestry, & Recreation Resources
3:30 PM
Concluding Remarks
3:35 PM
Adjourn
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