Archive for the ‘abiotic stress’ Category

Potassium

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Potassium is one of the major nutrients required for turfgrass growth and development. It’s role in the plant and the impact it may have on the stress tolerance of the plant are discussed. For an overview of this nutrient play the following podcast. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Author: Karl Danneberger
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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Solar Radiation and Photosynthesis

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Turfgrass growth and health is dependent on capturing and storing the sun’s energy. In this podcast we discuss the importance solar radiation and the process of photosynthesis. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Author: Karl Danneberger
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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Water Use Rates

Monday, May 11th, 2009

This podcast discusses the water use rate and how it applies to turfgrass systems. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Author: Karl Danneberger
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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Drought Stress

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

This podcast discusses the impact of water deficit in the form of drought on turfgrass growth and health. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

 

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Author: Karl Danneberger
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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Salt Affected Turfgrass Sites

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

This podcast discusses the impact of salinity on turfgrass growth, how salt affected sites are classified and how soluble salts and sodium are measured. (Requires QuickTime software - download)

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Author: Karl Danneberger
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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