David Santos, MBiotech
Nov 124 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...
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David Santos, MBiotech
Nov 124 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 53 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
Sep 303 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 193 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 114 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
Aug 294 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
Jul 174 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 113 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
Jun 52 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
May 293 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
Apr 182 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 103 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
Mar 215 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 205 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...
Ashley Kim, MHI
Mar 204 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...
Ellie Kim
Mar 207 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...
David Santos, MBiotech
Mar 205 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 204 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 196 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 193 min read
Exploring the Benefits of Microbial Inoculants for Golf Course Maintenance
By Jessica O’Hanlon, BSc Golf courses are beautiful landscapes that require a great deal of maintenance to keep them looking pristine....
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