Centerbrook Golf Course
MGCSA Member-Driven Research profile: Comparison of wetting agents on recovery of wilt from dry spots in fairways
The University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science Team has partnered with the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association (MGCSA) to perform on-site research determined by the members themselves. As part of this project, we conducted a study at Centerbrook Golf Course. We examined the following research question: Can a surfactant with the right chemistry also function as a wetting agent to combat wilt from dry spots?
Comparison of wetting agents on recovery of wilt from dry spots in fairways
Water repellency of turf can lead to localized dry spots and can cause waste of irrigation water. Not only that, it also can cause the turf to repel other products, such as pesticides, that after application need to reach the root zone of turfgrasses to be effective. Wetting agents are surfactants used to increase water penetration.