Evaluation of Aquatrols experimental biostimulant formulations on fine turfgrass subjected to wear, nutrient and winter stress

Summary

Five experimental biostimulant formulations were applied biweekly to a USGA green that was sown with a blend of creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) varieties. The treatments lasted from 3 June to 6 October and the experimental design was a complete randomised block with four replicates.

The green was fertilised biweekly with a complete balanced fertiliser. The seasonal nitrogen rate was 10 g/m2, which is about 60% of the normal rate for Scandinavian creeping bentgrass greens.

Observations throughout the season included visual assessments of turfgrass (overall impression, colour and density). Chlorophyll index, soil moisture content and root development were also measured. Winter injuries and turf performance were recorded from 20 February to 20 April 2016.

FACTS
Category: Water, nutrients, construction
Status: Finished
Project period: June 2015 - May 2018

Fundings (kSEK)

 

2015

2016

2017

2018

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STERF

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 0

Other sources

130

108

 

 

 238

Total

130

108

 

 

 238

Project objectives

To determine the effects of Aquatrols treatments on golf green turf under nutrient stress.

Project participants

Agnar Kvalbein

Researcher & Consultant

Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Section for Urban Greening and Environmental Technology. Landvik, Reddalsveien 215, 4886 Grimstad

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