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Drought Induced Morphological And Compositional Changes In Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera Var. L. Palustris) Cuticle As It Influences Foliar Nitrogen Absorption, Frank Bethea Jr

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Creeping bentgrass is the most popular turfgrass species on golf course putting greens throughout the world due to its fine texture, recuperative ability and dense growth habit. Drought stress is an environmental induced condition that is common to turfgrasses. Foliar fertilization is a common maintenance practice that is conducted and utilized on golf course putting greens due to the reduced total input, quick response and reduced environmental impact. The cuticle of creeping bentgrass creates a hydrophobic barrier that foliar applied fertilizers need to penetrate to be used by the plant. The cuticle morphology and composition is subject to change due …