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SCIENCE BEHIND
Bringing the latest in scientific research for microbials and turfgrass


David Santos, MBiotech
Nov 5, 20243 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 30, 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 19, 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 11, 20244 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 29, 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
Jul 17, 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
May 29, 20243 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 10, 20243 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...

Ellie Kim
Mar 20, 20247 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 19, 20243 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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