Evaluating poverty grass (Danthonia spicata L.) for use in tees, fairways, or rough areas in golf courses in the midwest

Nadia E. Navarrete-Tindall; Brad Fresenburg; J.W. Van Sambeek

Evaluating poverty grass (Danthonia spicata L.) for use in tees, fairways, or rough areas in golf courses in the midwest

Informally Refereed

Authors:	Nadia E. Navarrete-Tindall, Brad Fresenburg, J.W. Van Sambeek
Year:	2007
Type:	Other
Station:	Northern Research Station
Source:	2007 USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Summary. 39.

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Abstract

Poverty grass (Danthonia spicata L.), a native, cool-season perennial bunchgrass with wide distribution in the United States, is being evaluated for its suitability for use on golf courses. The goal is to identify practices to improve seed germination and successfully establish field plots as monocultures or with other native species to mimic natural stands with no use of chemicals and irrigation.

Citation

Navarrete-Tindall, Nadia E.; Fresenburg, Brad; Van Sambeek, J.W. 2007. Evaluating poverty grass (Danthonia spicata L.) for use in tees, fairways, or rough areas in golf courses in the midwest. 2007 USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Summary. 39.