Operating via revenue from the conference and show, the foundation works with researchers at universities to deliver key research and findings to benefit the entire turfgrass industry. A comprehensive list of our research is provided below for all to reference.
Complete Research Archive
Identifying Key Factors Contributing to the Increased Aggressiveness of Dollar Spot in Early Fall, (2025)
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, UMass ($32,000.00), Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, URI, ($2,000.00)
Total Funding: $34,000.00
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Management of Yellow Ring Symptoms Associated with an Emerging Turfgrass Pathogen, (2025-2026)
Dr. John Inguagiato, UConn
Total Funding: $56,223.00
Autonomous and Conventional Mowing Strategies Impact on Mowing Quality, Turfgrass Quality and Disease Incidence, (2025-2026)
Dr. Jason Henderson, UConn
Total Funding: $83,847.00
Evaluating Factors Impacting the Winter Survival and Spring Recovery in Cool-Season Turfgrasses, (2025-2026)
Dr. Michelle DaCosta, UMass
Total Funding: $53,192.00
Identifying Key Factors Contributing to the Increased Aggressiveness of Dollar Spot in Early Fall, (2025)
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, UMass ($32,000.00), Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, URI, ($2,000.00)
Total Funding: $34,000.00
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Insect Biodiversity and Management in Grassy Natural Areas on New England Golf Courses, (2024-2025)
Dr. Olga Kostromytska, UMass
Total Funding: $19,000.00
Pure Urea Fertilizer (46-0-0) in Granular Form as a Fungicide Alternative to Control Diseases Including Dollar Spot and Brown Patch, (2024-2025)
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, UMass
Total Funding: 36,000.00
A Chemical Scent Lure to Attract Bumble Bee Queens to Nest in Irrigation Valve Boxes, (2023-2025)
Dr. Steve Alm, URI
Total Funding: $37,719.00
Investigating the Efficacy of Fluazinam Fungicide as a Tool for Managing Fungicide Resistance Dollar Spot Populations, (2023-2025)
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, UMass
Total Funding: $84,000.00
Integrative Techniques Using Fertilizer, Fungicides, and Disease Modeling to Control Dollar Spot on Bentgrass Fairways, (2023-2025)
Dr. John Inguagiato, UConn
Total Funding: $32,015.00
Autonomous and Conventional Mowing Strategies Impact on Mowing Quality, Turfgrass Quality, and Disease Incidence in Four Turfgrass Species, (2022-2023)
Dr. Jason Henderson, UConn
Total Funding: $73,490.00
Wetting Agents for Control of Annual Bluegrass Weevils on Golf Course Turf, (2022-2024)
Dr. Steve Alm, URI
Total Funding: $36,000.00
N.E. Regional BMP’s for Sports Turf/Athletic Fields, (2020)
Ms. Victoria Wallace, UConn
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Description of a New Species of Root-Knot Nematode, (2020)
Dr. Rob Wick, UMass
Total Funding: $7000.00
The Impact of Cultural and Chemical Control Strategies on Mitigating Annual Bluegrass Encroachment in Kentucky Bluegrass. (2020-2021)
Dr. Jason Henderson, UConn
Total Funding: $66,918.00
Description of a New Species of Root-knot Nematode, 2020
Dr. Rob Wick, UMass
The Impact of Cultural and Chemical Control Strategies on Mitigating Annual Bluegrass Encroachment in Kentucky Bluegrass
Dr. Jason Henderson, UConn
Developing Minimum Levels for Sustainable Nutrition (MLSN)
Dr. Karl Guillard, UConn
Exploring Methods to Enhance Biocontrol of Turfgrass Diseases
Dr. John Inguagiato, UConn
Earthworm Species, Seasonal Phenology, and Effect of Wetting Agents on Earthworm Castings and Abundance on New England Golf Courses
Dr. Olga Kostromytska, UMass
Comparing Green House Gas Emissions and Soil Microbial Populations from Turfgrass Fertilized with a Slow Release Synthetic Fertilizer or an Organic Fertilizer
Dr. Karl Guillard, UConn
Best Management Practices (BMPs) Chapters, New England Turfgrass Researchers, 2018-2019
SDHI Resistance in Dollar Spot, Development of Management Strategies, and Detection Testing, 2018-2020
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Assessment of Bio-Based Materials as Nemacur-Alternatives, 2018
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
The Effects of Turfgrass Seed Mixtures, Seeding Rate, and Mowing Timing on Weed Populations in Establishing Pesticide Free Athletic Fields, 2018-2019
Dr. Jason Henderson & Ms. Victoria Wallace, University of Connecticut
Brinkman Athletic Field Traffic Simulator, 2017
Mr. Steve Rackliffe, University of Connecticut
Determining Dislodgeable Foliar Residue Levels Following the Application of Two Pesticides Used to Manage Sports Turf, 2017
Dr. Jason Henderson & Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut
Assessment of Bio-Based Materials as Nemacur-Alternatives, 2017
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
Test for Qol and Thiophanate-Methyl Fungicide Resistance in the Turf Anthracnose Pathogen, Colletotrichum cereale, 2017-2018
Dr. Jonathan Hulvey, Eastern Connecticut State University
Evaluation of Fairway Rolling Frequency, Rolling Start Time and Thatch Accumulation for Control of Dollar Spot, 2017-2019
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Solvita™ Soil Test Kits to Categorize Golf Course Fairway Responsiveness to N Fertilization, 2017-2019
Dr. Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut
What Combination of Turfgrass Cultural Practices Maximize Soil Carbon Sequestration. 2016
Dr. Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut.
Comparison of Microbial Communities among Conventionally and Organically Managed Athletic Turf, 2016
Ms. Elisha Allan-Perkins, Dr. Scott Ebdon, Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts and Dr. William Dest, University of Connecticut
Assessment of Bio-Based Materials as Nemacur Alternatives, 2016
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts.
Evaluation of Nitrogen Sources, Bio-Control Products, Plant Growth Regulators, and Fairway Rolling for Dollar Spot Control, 2016-2018
Dr. Geunhwa Jung and Mr. James Popko, University of Massachusetts
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Overseeding Strategies for Non-Irrigated, Pesticide-Free Athletic Fields, 2016-2017
Dr. Jason J. Henderson and Ms. Victoria H. Wallace, University of Connecticut
Determining Dislodgeable Foliar Residue Levels Following the Application of Three Pesticides Used to Manage Sports Turf, 2015
Dr. Jason Henderson & Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut
Influence of Trinexapac-ethyl, Turf Colorants and Fall Nitrogen Fertility on Winter hardiness of Annual Bluegrass Putting Green Turf, 2015-2016
Dr. Michelle DaCosta & Dr. J.S. Ebdon, University of Massachusetts, Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut
Evaluation of Rolling Frequency and Fungicides Programs on Golf Course Fairways for Dollar Spot Control, 2015-2016
Dr. Geunhwa Jung & James Popko, University of Massachusetts
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Management of Dollar Spot Population with Resistance to Dicarboximide, DMI and Benzimidazole Fungicides, 2015-2016
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Assessment of Nemacur-Alternatives for Efficacy Against plant Parasitic Nematodes, 2015
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
Wetting Agents and Other Synergists for Control of Annual Bluegrass Weevils on Golf Course Turf, 2015-2017
Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
UConn Traffic Simulator-Funding to build for Turfgrass Research. 2015
Mr. Steve Rackliffe, University of Connecticut
Maintenance of Grass Tennis Courts for Optimum Water Use and Wear Tolerance, 2014-2016
Dr. Scott Ebdon & Dr. Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts
Evaluation of New SDHI Fungicides for Control of Dollar Spot, Brown Patch and Snowmolds, 2014-2015
Dr. Geunhwa Jung & Mr. James Popko, University of Massachusetts
Using The Solvita® CO2 Burst and Soil Labile Amino N Test Kits to Categorize Turfgrass Site Responsiveness to Nitrogen Fertilization, 2014
Dr. Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut
Development of Golf Course Fairway Renovation Strategies to Transition to More Sustainable Cool-Season Turfgrass, 2014-2016
Dr. John Inguagiato & Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
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Economic Impact and Contribution of the Turfgrass Industry in New England, 2013-2014
Dr. Ben Campbell, University of Connecticut
Eco Impact Turfgrass Report 4.12.15 v1 – REVISED
Do Management Regimes of Organic and Conventional Golf Course Soils Influence Microbial Communities and Relative Abundance of Important Turf Pathogens, 2013-2015
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Evaluation of Preventative and Curative DMI Applications for Management of Sclerotinia homoeocarpa Population Insensitive to the DMI Fungicide Class, 2013-2014
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Evaluating Alternative Pesticide-Free Athletic Field Management Strategies for New England, 2013-2015
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Assessment of Nemacur-Alternatives for Efficacy against Plant Parasitic Nematodes, 2013
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
Implementing Quick and Inexpensive Molecular Diagnostic Assays for Fungicide Resistance in the Dollar Spot Pathogen, Sclerotinia homoeocarpa, 2013-2014
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Screening Agrostis Species and Cultivars for Germination at Low Temperatures, 2012-2013
Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
Understanding Differences in Deacclimation Sensitivity between Annual Bluegrass and Creeping Bentgrass, 2012-2013
Dr. Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts
Assessment for Nemacur-Alternatives for Efficacy against Plant Parasitic Nematodes, 2012
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
Evaluation of Fungicide Rotation Strategies to Manage Sclerotinia homeocarpa Population Resistance to DMI and Benzimidazole Fungicide Classes, 2012-2013
Dr. Geunhwa Jung. University of Massachusetts
Natural Playing Surfaces Effect on Athletic Performance, 2012
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Optimizing Pre-germination Techniques for Three Turfgrass Species, 2012
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Fungicide Resistance Assays for New England Dollar Spot Database, 2011-2012
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Use of Constructed Wetlands for Reclamation of Wash Water for the Turfgrass Industry, 2011-2013
Dr. Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts
Cultivation and Manganese Application Effects on Summer Patch Severity in Compacted and Non-compacted Turfgrass Areas, 2011-2012
Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut
Identification and Management of Bacterial Wilt of Creeping Bentgrass, 2011-2012
Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
Field Efficacy Testing of Off-Patent Fungicides, 2011-2012
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Impact of Fairway Topdressing on Soil Physical Properties, Turfgrass Quality, Disease Severity and Earthworm Castings, 2010-2011
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Determining the Effectiveness of Leaf Compost Topdressing and Core Cultivation when Managing Athletic Fields Organically, 2010-2011
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Improving Nitrogen Management of Anthracnose using a Field Technique to Determine Foliar Nitrate-N, 2010-2011
Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut
Management of Dollar Spot Resistance to DMI Fungicides, 2010-2011
Dr. Geunhwa Jung, University of Massachusetts
Optimizing Control of Annual Bluegrass Weevils on Golf Course Turf through Monitoring, Synergists and New Chemical Control, 2010-2012
Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
Identifying Better Bentgrass Varieties for New England, 2009-2013
Dr. Rebecca Brown, University of Rhode Island
Efficient Irrigation for Recreational Turf in New England: Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficients, 2009-2011
Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
Assessment of Nemacur-Alternatives for Efficacy against Plant Parasitic Nematodes, 2009
Dr. Rob Wick, University of Massachusetts
Management of Emerging Pathogens on Bentgrass Putting Greens, 2009-2010
Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
Physiological Factors Associated with Cold Deacclimation for Annual Bluegrass and Creeping Bentgrass, 2009-2011
Dr. Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts
Best Management Practices to Combat Pyrethroid Resistance Annual Bluegrass Weevils on Golf Course Turf, 2008-2009
Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
The Effects of Organic Management Practices on the Quality and Playability of Athletic Fields, 2008-2009
Dr. Jason Henderson, University of Connecticut
Strategies for Managing Turfgrass Ants on Golf Courses in New England, 2008-2010
Dr. Patricia Vittum, University of Massachusetts
Report Not Yet Available
Assessment AgroNeem and NeroTrol for Efficacy against Plant Parasitic Nematodes, 2007
Dr. Robert Wick, University of Massachusetts
Relationship Between Cell Wall Components and Nitrogen Use Efficiency In Dollar Spot Resistance In Agrostis Species, 2007-2008
Dr. Michelle DaCosta
Managing Reduced Risk Pesticide Exposure From Treated Turf, 2007-2009
Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
A Survey of the Fungicide Resistance Spectrum of Anthracnose In New England and a Development of a Predictive Fungicide Resistance Model, 2006-2008
Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
Impact of Nozzle-Type Application Timing and Fungicide Resistance on Dollar Spot, 2006-2008
Dr. John Kaminski, University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory Donation ($25,000), 2005
University of Massachusetts Turf Research Building, Joseph Troll Research Center, ($175,000 over 5 years) 2005-2009
Report Not Yet Available
Symposium: Specification, Design and Construction of New and Renovated Sports Fields, 2004
Mary Owen, University of Massachusetts
Wear Stress Mechanisms in Cultivars of Creeping Bentgrass and Velvet Bentgrass, 2004-2006
Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Milky Spore Disease and Pheromone Disruption for Control of Oriental Beetle, 2004-2006
Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
Managing Pesticide Exposure From Treated Turf, 2004-2006
Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
16. Reduced Golfer Exposure to Turfgrass Pesticides by Management of Post-Application Irrigation, Application Rates and Coverage Area (1-yr. extension to #6), 2003
Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
Report Not Yet Available
Seeking Alternatives to Nemacur: Evaluation of Natural Suppression and Testing of New Products, 2003-2005
Dr. Robert Wick, University of Massachusetts
Biology of Xanthomonas translucens pv. Poae and the Identification of Related Epiphytes on Golf Course Putting Greens, 2003-2005
Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
Evaluating Turf Tolerance In Poorly Drained Soil Covered By Ice, 2002-2004
Dr. John Roberts, University of New Hampshire
Report Not Yet Available
Leptosphaerulina spp. as a Pathogen of Turf on New England Golf Courses, 2002
Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
Characteristics in Diverse Wear Tolerant Genotypes of Kentucky Bluegrass, 2002-2004
Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
Interactive Effects on N and K on Drought Avoidance of Turfgrass Maintained as Fairway Turf, 2001-2002
Dr. Scott Ebdon, University of Massachusetts
Potential for Use of Anhydrous Ammonia as a Nematicide, Fungicide and Fertilizer on Golf Greens, 2000-2001
Dr. Steve Alm, University of Rhode Island
Report Not Yet Available
Seasonal History and Chemical Control of European Chafer in Relation to Degree-Days in New England Turf, 2000-2002
Dr. Stanley Swier, University of New Hampshire
Integrated Pest Management of Turfgrass in Massachusetts, 2000
Mary Owen, University of Massachusetts
Reduced “Golfer/Recreational” Exposure to Turfgrass Pesticides By Management of Post-Application Irrigation and Application Rates, 2000-2002
Dr. John Clark, University of Massachusetts
Biology of Microdochium nivale and Management of Fusarium Patch (pink snow mold) in New England (and parts of New York), 2000-2002
Dr. Gail Schumann, University of Massachusetts
Evaluation of Reduced Mowing Heights vs. Wear on Cool-Season Turfgrass, 2000-2001
Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, University of Rhode Island
Cultivar Development and Management of Velvet Bentgrass (Agrostis canina), 2000-2005
Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, Dr. Noel Jackson, Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, Brian Boesch, University of Rhode Island
If looking for additional information contact Gary Sykes at 401-841-9450
Biology and Control of the Annual Bluegrass Weevil On Golf Courses, 1999-2002
Dr. Patricia Vittum, University of Massachusetts
If looking for additional information contact Gary Sykes at 401-841-9450
Biological Disease Control in Turf: A Unique Approach Utilizing Newly Developed Carrier Technology for a Anti-Pathogenic Activity Bacterium, 1999-2000
Dr. William Torello, University of Massachusetts
If looking for additional information contact Gary Sykes at 401-841-9450
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