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Bringing the latest in scientific research for microbials and turfgrass


30 Years of Data & the Future of Turf: What We Took from OGSA 2025
Even though the Golf Course Management Conference happens every year, this one felt different—and for good reason. For the first time ever,
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 112 min read


Growing Dense, Resilient Turfgrass with Microbial Support
Turfgrass is the star of a golf course, and maintaining dense, resilient grass is key to an enjoyable playing surface...
David Santos, MBiotech
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Smarter Disease Control: Microbials for Year-Round Golf Courses
Explore recent academic studies to find better ways to control plant diseases, like dollar spot, on golf courses that are open all year.
David Santos, MBiotech
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Endophytic Bacteria and Turfgrass During Drought
A study, published in Crop Science by Errickson et al. (2023), investigates how the the microbe promotes root and tiller growth...
David Santos, MBiotech
Sep 30, 20243 min read

Kentucky Bluegrass and Rhizomes: Cytokinins in Turfgrass
A review, published in Plant Physiology by Ran et al. (2023), investigates how cytokinins, particularly zeatin, regulate rhizome growth.
David Santos, MBiotech
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Phytohormones, Microbes, Stress Tolerance
The review published on the Frontiers in Agronomy updates the role of phytohormones (plant hormones) in helping plants tolerate stress.
David Santos, MBiotech
Sep 11, 20244 min read


The Competitive Exclusion Principle: A Microbial Battle Beneath Your Turf
An overview of the Competitive Exclusion Principle in the root zone.
David Santos, MBiotech
Aug 29, 20244 min read


Understanding Fungicide Resistance and Dollar Spot
In this blog, we will explain fungicide resistance, the current state of resistance of dollar spot, and strategies to manage and ...
David Santos, MBiotech
Jul 17, 20244 min read

Understanding Drought Stress in Kentucky Bluegrass: Insights for Turf Professionals
A 2019 study by Zhang et. al. from Virginia Tech sheds light on how drought stress affects Kentucky bluegrass...
David Santos, MBiotech
Jul 11, 20243 min read


June Newsletter
As the hot days of summer approach, it's time to ensure your turfgrass is in top shape to withstand the heat, drought, and increased foot...
David Santos, MBiotech
Jun 5, 20242 min read

Top 5 Articles to Get Ready for Summer with Microbials
Here are the top five articles that provide valuable insights into leveraging microbial interactions to enhance turfgrass health.
David Santos, MBiotech
May 29, 20243 min read

Roots with Results: The Golf Club at Rio Vista’s En-Turf Trial
This experience shows how En-Turf transformed Rio Vista's turf, from better root profile and resilience to drought.
David Santos, MBiotech
Apr 18, 20242 min read

Turf and Microbials: A Superintendent's Application Guide to En-Turf
En-Turf is a science-based microbial inoculant that enhances turf health and resilience against heat, drought, and other environmental...
David Santos, MBiotech
Apr 10, 20243 min read

The Importance of Microbes for Nitrogen During Spring Green-Up
Spring green-up is a critical period for turfgrass, marking the transition from dormancy to active growth.
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 21, 20245 min read

The Role of Microbial Activity in Spring Green-Up on Golf Courses
By Patricia Miller, PhDc & David Santos, MBiotech As golf courses emerge from the winter season, spring green-up becomes a focal point...
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 20, 20245 min read

Golf Turf Winter Dormancy: Unlocking Winter Resilience with Advanced Microbials
By Ashley Kim MHI, Product Manager Discover how organic microbial inoculants enhance your golf turf's winter resilience. Look at how...
Ashley Kim, MHI
Mar 20, 20244 min read

The Science: How Microbials Work to Mitigate Drought & Salinity Stress in Turfgrass
By Ellie Kim BSc, Product Scientist Turfgrass maintenance faces significant challenges, including drought and salinity stress, which can...
Ellie Kim
Mar 20, 20247 min read

Pathogen Profile: Fairy Ring in Florida Turfgrass
“The unpredictable nature of Fairy Ring and its destructive impact on turfgrass frustrate even the best golf course superintendents.” -...
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 20, 20245 min read

Pathogen Profile: Colletotrichum cereale (Anthracnose)
by Ellie Kim, BSc Introduction Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum cereale and is a common problem for golf courses,...
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 20, 20244 min read

Pathogen Profile: Clarireedia spp. (Dollar Spot)
by Jessica O'Hanlon, BSc Clarireedia spp. are fungi that cause a common turfgrass disease known as dollar spot. This fungus causes small,...
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 19, 20246 min read
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