Research

TTA sponsors research through the Texas Turfgrass Research, Extension, and Education Endowment (TTREE) in cooperation with the Texas A&M University System. 

The projects listed below are underway for 2006 and 2007.  If you would like additional information about a particular project, please contact the research supervisor listed.  

Development of Insect Resistance in St. Augustinegrass

Dr. James Reinert - Professor of Entomology

j-reinert@tamu.edu

Evaluating Herbicidal Control of Three Problematic Weeds in Texas

Mr. James Grichar – Research Scientist

w-grichar@tamu.edu

Improving Nitrogen Recommendations for Turfgrass: Availability of Residual Soil Nitrate

Dr. Frank Hons – Professor of Soil Science

f-hons@tamu.edu

Evaluation of Sixty-Day Drought Survival in San Antonio of Established Turfgrass Species and Cultivars

Dr. David Chalmers – Associate Professor & State Extension Turfgrass Specialist

dchalmers@tamu.edu

The Influence of Mowing Height, Grooming Frequency, and Turf Species in Maintaining Quality Fairway and Athletic Turfgrass

Dr. Kurt Steinke - Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Ecology

ksteinke@tamu.edu

The Interaction Between Aerification Tine Type, Frequency, and Density in the Cultural Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass

Dr. Kurt Steinke - Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Ecology

ksteinke@tamu.edu

Characterization of Turfgrass Soil Solution and Runoff with Respect to Nutrients and Microbiological Quality

Dr. Dave Zuberer - Professor of Soil Microbiology

d-zuberer@tamu.edu

Fate of Carbon and Nutrients in Warm-season Turfgrass Sod

Dr. Don Vietor – Professor of Agronomy

dvietor@tamu.edu

Morphology and Leaf Water Status of St. Augustinegrass under Water Stress

Dr. Jim Heitholt - Associate Professor of Agronomy

j-heitholt@tamu.edu

Professional Development Opportunities in Turfgrass Management

Roger Havlak – Extension Program Specialist in Turfgrass Water Management