Browsing by Author "Sandor, Dan"

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    Drought tolerance of consumer turfgrass seed mixtures and blends
    (2018-11) Sessoms, Florence; Sandor, Dan; Horgan, Brian; Bauer, Sam
    Increased use of water for irrigation has become a concern in the Twin Cities especially during seasonal drought when demand for fresh water is highest. Homeowners could improve water conservation by choosing the right type of turfgrass species to meet their expectations. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the drought tolerance characteristics of consumer-available turfgrass seed mixtures and blends and to examine the effect of mowing height on drought tolerance and recovery from drought.
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    Environmental Impacts of Smart Irrigation and Mowing Height in Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns
    (2019-11) Sandor, Dan; Horgan, Brian; Davis, Brian
    Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.; KBG) is the most widely used turfgrass species in Minnesota lawns, requiring routine cultural management inputs such as mowing and irrigation to maintain acceptable turfgrass quality. Previous research has suggested raising mowing heights and using improved irrigation technology to reduce inputs without sacrificing lawn quality. Limited information exists regarding the combined aesthetic impacts of mowing height + smart irrigation on lawn mowing requirements and their affects also their potential combined environmental impacts using improved irrigation and mowing practices.