Research + Development

Dollar Spot Expression

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The effects of fertility on dollar spot expression; 2008,2009 field trials

Field trials were set up at golf courses across Ontario and Quebec and were based on the clinical studies at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute and Laval research station. A quadrate was used to randomly count both old and new lesions over a three month period beginning in August. A supplemental foliar fertilizer was applied (Protocal™) bi-weekly. The golf course trials consisted of 12 fairways with each program being applied to 3 fairways.

The effects of fertility on dollar spot expression; 2009 Laval research station

The effects of nitrogen on dollar spot expression have been well documented. Nitrogen has been used as a tool to “grow out” lesions by improving the plants tolerance to infection. To further reduce the effect of dollar spot, we need to review the plants ability to utilize its natural defense mechanisms. This process is known as plant resistance.

The effects of fertility on dollar spot expression; 2009 Guelph research station

The effects of nitrogen on dollar spot expression have been well documented. Nitrogen has been used as a tool to “grow out” lesions by improving the plants tolerance to infection. To further reduce the effect of dollar spot, we need to review the plants ability to utilize its natural defense mechanisms. This process is known as plant resistance.

The effects of fertility on dollar spot expression; 2008 Guelph research station

The effects of nitrogen on dollar spot expression have been well documented. Nitrogen has been used as a tool to “grow out” lesions by improving the plants tolerance to infection. To further reduce the effect of dollar spot, we need to review the plants ability to utilize its natural defense mechanisms. This process is known as plant resistance.