108
Stress Tolerance, Breeding, and Genetics: Student Oral Competition

Oral Session

C05 Turfgrass Science

This is a turfgrass science graduate student oral competition with the general theme of stress tolerance, breeding and genetics.

Monday, November 4, 2013: 8:00 AM-11:50 AM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 20
Organizer:
Erik H. Ervin
Presider:
Kevin E. Kenworthy
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
108-1
Culture-Based and Molecular Detection of Sclerotinia Homoeocarpa in Commercial Creeping Bentgrass Seed.
Renee Rioux, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Damon L Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; James P. Kerns, North Carolina State University
8:20 AM
108-2
Heterologous Expression Of An ABC Transporter From Sclerotinia homoeocarpa To Determine Its Role In Fungicide Detoxification.
Hyunkyu Sang, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Jon Hulvey, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
8:35 AM
108-3
Genotype-Isolate Interaction for Dollar Spot Resistance in Seashore Paspalum.
Clinton James Steketee, University of Georgia - Griffin; Paul L. Raymer, University of Georgia - Griffin; Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza, University of Georgia - Griffin
8:50 AM
108-4
A New Host for An Old Pathogen: Describing the Genetic Relationships Among Acidovorax Spp. From Different Plant Hosts.
Paul R. Giordano, Michigan State University; Joseph M. Vargas, Michigan State University; George Sundin, Michigan State University; Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University
9:05 AM
108-5
Resistance to Gray Leaf Spot in St. Augustinegrass: Characterization and QTL Mapping.
Steven Mulkey, North Carolina State University; Maria Carolina Zuleta, North Carolina State University; Bangya Ma, SePRO; Consuelo Arellano, North Carolina State University; Susana R. Milla-Lewis, North Carolina State University
9:20 AM
108-6
Characterizing The Ectotrophic Root-Infecting Fungal Populations Responsible For Declining Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Putting Greens.
Phillip Vines, Mississippi State University; Maria Tomaso-Peterson, Mississippi State University; Barry R. Stewart, Mississippi State University; Thomas Allen, Mississippi State University; Florencia Meyer, Mississippi State University; Jan Dubien, Mississippi State University
9:35 AM
108-7
Drought Associated Rooting Characteristics of Warm Season Turfgrass Species.
Bishow P Poudel, University of Florida; Diane L. Rowland, University of Florida; Kevin E. Kenworthy, University of Florida; John E. Erickson, University of Florida; J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida; Jerry M. Bennett, University of Florida
9:50 AM
Break
10:05 AM
108-8
Response of Five Bermudagrass Cultivars to Simulated Shade Levels.
Philipe C. F. Aldahir, Auburn University; J. Scott McElroy, Auburn University
10:20 AM
108-9
Quantifying a Daily Light Integral for Bermudagrass Putting Green Establishment.
Benton P Hodges, Mississippi State University; Christian M. Baldwin, Mississippi State University; Barry R. Stewart, Mississippi State University; Maria Tomaso-Peterson, Mississippi State University; Eugene K Blythe, Mississippi State University
10:35 AM
108-10
Canopy Responses Of Zoysiagrass Genotypes Under Progressive Dry Down.
Jing Zhang, West Florida Research and Education Center; Kevin E. Kenworthy, University of Florida; J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida; John E. Erickson, University of Florida; Diane L. Rowland, University of Florida; Jason Kruse, University of Florida; Bishow P Poudel, University of Florida
10:50 AM
108-11
Impacts of Deficit Irrigation and Traffic Stress On Bermudagrass Fairways.
Reagan Wesley Hejl, Texas A&M University; Benjamin G. Wherley, Texas A&M University; Richard H. White, Texas A&M University; Charles Henry Fontanier, Texas A&M University; James C. Thomas, Texas A&M University
11:05 AM
108-12
Effect Of Shade Duration On Three Warm-Season Turfgrasses.
Brian Glenn, University of Florida; Jason Kruse, University of Florida; J. Bryan Unruh, University of Florida
11:20 AM
108-13
Identification of Bermudagrasses With Improved Traffic Tolerance.
Chrissie Segars, Oklahoma State University; Dennis L. Martin, Oklahoma State University; Justin Quetone Moss, Oklahoma State University; Greg Bell, Oklahoma State University; Yanqi Wu, Oklahoma State University; Steven M. Batten, Oklahoma State University Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Dept.; Charles M. Taliaferro, Oklahoma State University
11:35 AM
108-14
Quantifying the Effects of Salinity Stress On Germination of Perennial Ryegrass.
Eric Koch, Rutgers University; Stacy A. Bonos, Rutgers University
11:50 AM
Adjourn
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