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K-State Turfgrass Research 2002, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

There is no rest for weary turfgrass managers in Kansas. In 2001, many of us were brought to our knees, literally -- it allowed for a better view of winter-damaged zoysiagrass, brown patch- infested tall fescue, or anthracnose-stricken creeping bentgrass. K-State's turfgrass research team is growing. We have four faculty in horticulture and one in plant pathology who dedicate their research efforts to improving turfgrass in Kansas. We also have balance, with work addressing fundamental turfgrass management problems like water management, stand establishment, weed control, and disease management. We are also striving to provide balance in serving needs across the …