UMN Turfgrass Team at Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners' Home Landscaping and Garden Fair!
On Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00 a.m.
New research publication from our team - 3/22/23
Learn more about our research! A new, open access article by James Wolfin, Eric Watkins, Ian Lane, Zachary Portman, and Marla Spivak has been published in the journal Urban Ecosystems. This article discusses the research behind one of our most popular topics - bee lawns. The authors found that low-growing flowers planted in turfgrass lawns can support diverse bee pollinators.
Wolfin, J., Watkins, E., Lane, I., Portman, Z.M. and Spivak, M. 2023. Floral enhancement of turfgrass lawns benefits wild bees and honey bees (Apis mellifera). Urban Ecosyst. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-023-01339-7
New research publication from our team - 3/21/22
Learn more about our research! A new, open access article by Michael Barnes and Eric Watkins has been published in the journal HortScience. This article discusses a case study that examines perceptions of natural turfgrass compared to artificial turf as they relate to their potential uses and perceptions of sustainability.
Using untargeted metabolomics to assess cold tolerance in perennial ryegrass - Part 2
By Kate Freund
This article was originally published on the WinterTurf project blog.
Using untargeted metabolomics to assess cold tolerance in perennial ryegrass - Part 1
By Kate Freund
This article was originally published on the WinterTurf project blog.
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