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- Associate Professor, Horticulture (HORT), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
I administer a broad-based research and education program focused on ecological aspects of turfgrass science. The goal of my research and education efforts for undergraduates, graduate students and industry professionals is to improve the environmental compatibility and economic feasibility of turfgrass management systems.
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Extension
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Research
research overview
- The goal of my research is to apply the rigorous scientific method to practical problems in turfgrass management. The specific areas of reduced fertilizer and pesticide use in single tactic as well as integrated systems-based projects have led to significant practical advancements.
research activities
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- 2008 NATIONAL BENTGRASS (FAIRWAY-TEE) TEST - ANCILLARY awarded by NATL TURFGRASS EVALUATION PROGRAM 2008 - 2014
- 2008 NATIONAL BENTGRASS (PUTTING GREEN) TEST - ANCILLARY awarded by NATL TURFGRASS EVALUATION PROGRAM 2008 - 2014
- 2008 NATIONAL FINELEAF FESCUE TEST - OFFICIAL awarded by NATL TURFGRASS EVALUATION PROGRAM 2008 - 2014
- 2011 NATIONAL KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS TEST - ANCILLARY TEST awarded by NATL TURFGRASS EVALUATION PROGRAM 2011 - 2016
- EXPLORING THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF COOL SEASON GOLF TURF TO CIVITAS awarded by PETRO-CANADA 2010 - 2013
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- IPM
- environmental
- fertilizer
- nutrients
- pesticide
- turfgrass
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Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- Evaluation of selected fine-leaf fescue cultivars for for their turfgrass quality and weed suppressive ability in field settings.. HortTechnology. 19:660-668. 2009
- Long Term Evaluation of Reduced Chemical Pesticide Management of Golf Course Putting Turf. . International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 11:77-90. 2009
- Long-term trends in meteorological conditions favorable for dollar spot in eastern portions of the United States. Applied Turfgrass Science. 2007
- Potassium availability indices and turfgrass performance in a calcareous sand putting green. Crop Science. 46:381-389. 2006
- Potassium supply rate as measured by exchange membranes in a calcareous sand. Applied Turfgrass Science. 2006
- Effectiveness of standard soil tests for assessing potassium availability in sand rootzones. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 170:110-119. 2005
- Measuring the effects of potassium application on calcium and magnesium availability in a calcareous sand. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 10:1015-1020. 2005
- Evaluation of reduced chemical management systems for putting green turf. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 3:1-13. 2004
- Risk assessment of pesticide runoff from turf. Journal of Environmental Quality. 32:447-455. 2003
- Annual bluegrass population dymanics in response to herbicides and plant growth regulators. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 9:623-629. 2001
- Turfgrass ShortCUTT; An electronic newsletter influences turfgrass managers decision making. Journal of Extension. 39:6. 2001
- Weed scientists perception of crabgrass distribution in the US. Weed Technology. 16:239-242. 2001
- Alleviating the Influence of Moisture Stress on Fenoxaprop Control of Crabgrass. Weed Science. 42:418-423. 1999
- Fate of Fenoxaprop Applied to Moisture Stressed Smooth Crabgrass. Weed Science. 41:335-340. 1993
- Improved method for maintaining soil moisture levels for plant seedling research. Crop Science Journal. 33:868-870. 1993
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article
- Turfgrass ShortCUTT 2010
- Reduced Risk Golf Course Management. Bethpage Field Day Report, August 12, 2009.. NYSIPM. 509:11. 2009
- Turfgrass ShortCUTT 2009
- Reducing the Risks of Golf Course Management 2007
- Evaluation of golf turf management systems with reduced chemical pesticide inputs 2004
- Evaluating reduced and nonchemical turf management 2003
- Establishing and trafficking new bentgrass putting greens 1999
- Silicon: the universal contaminant 1998
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conference paper
- Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum L.); Utilizing Long-Term Research to Benefit Sustainable Turfgrass Development. Proceedings of the International Turfgrass Society 1993. 395. 1993
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conference poster
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document part
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manual
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report
- Reduced Risk Golf Course Management 2011Progress Report. 2012
- 2010 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass 2010
- 2009 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass 2009
- Reduced Risk Golf Course Management 2008 Report. . 25-30. 2009
- Long-term Evaluation and Improvement of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs. 15. 2007
- Long-term Evaluation and Improvement of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs: 2006 Preliminary Report. 79-86. 2007
- Cornell University Turfgrass Times 2006
- Evaluation of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs. 50. 2006
- Long-term Evaluation and Improvement of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs 2006
- Evaluation of Golf Putting Green Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs 2005
- Evaluation of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs. 57-73. 2004
- Evaluation of Golf Turf Management Systems with Reduced Chemical Pesticide Inputs. In Community IPM for Where You Live, Work and Play: 2000-2001 the Year in Review. 65-71. 2001
- Evaluation of turfgrass establishment systems for pesticide reduction. 34-37. 1998
- 2010 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass; Disease Management 2010
- 2010 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass; Plant Growth Regulators 2010
- 2010 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass; Turfgrass Culture 2010
- 2010 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass; Weed Management 2010
- Turfgrass Culture 2007
- Turfgrass Problems; Picture Clues and Management Options 2001
- 1999 Pest Management Recommendations for Commercial Turfgrass 1999
- 1998 Pest Management Recommendations for Commercial Turfgrass 1998
- Evaluation of turfgrass establishment systems for pesticide reduction 1998
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Teaching
teaching overview
- The goal of my resident teaching activities is to service the needs of plant science, landscape architecture and resort/club management students with interest in turf. The emphasis is placed on increasing awareness of resource efficient management that provides a high quality, safe surface that maximizes environmental compatibility. More recently I have assumed responsibility of the Introduction to Horticulture course that serves as a survey and "gateway" course to this vital aspect of the plant sciences.
- While my primary focus has been turfgrass science I have assumed the leadership of the Introduction of Horticulture (HORT 1101) course from Professor Ian Merwin. I have developed a learner centered model for this class that has focused on reflective writing and hands on learning to provide and overview of the horticultural sciences.
teaching activities
- HORT-4931: Grassing the Urban Eden - Spring 2013
- HORT-6970: Graduate Individual Study in Horticulture - Spring 2013
- HORT-7000: Graduate Teaching Experience - Spring 2013
- HORT-9900: Thesis Research, Doctor of Philosophy - Spring 2013
- HORT-1101: Horticultural Science and Systems - Fall 2012
- HORT-6970: Graduate Individual Study in Horticulture - Fall 2012
- HORT-7000: Graduate Teaching Experience - Fall 2012
- HORT-9900: Thesis Research, Doctor of Philosophy - Fall 2012
- HORT-6970: Graduate Individual Study in Horticulture - Spring 2012
- HORT-7000: Graduate Teaching Experience - Spring 2012
- HORT-9900: Thesis Research, Doctor of Philosophy - Spring 2012
- HORT-1101: Horticultural Science and Systems - Fall 2011
- HORT-6970: Graduate Individual Study in Horticulture - Fall 2011
- HORT-7000: Graduate Teaching Experience - Fall 2011
- HORT-9900: Thesis Research, Doctor of Philosophy - Fall 2011
Service
outreach overview
- I maintain a strong problem-solving focus in my extension program with particular emphasis on increased resource efficiency and improved environmental compatibility. I use a "just-in-time" delivery strategy in partnership with industry and environmental organizations to provide the latest research-based information when the practitioners need it most. One example is ShortCUTT, a weekly subscriber-only e-newsletter sent to more than 3000 turf managers. Recently I have developed the Cornell Turfgrass Science Website that includes access to program personnel and resources including a blog. Additionally we have begun publishing podcasts of our information on iTunes.
service to the profession
- International Sustainability Council Officer, Other Officer 2008 -
- Swedish Golf Federation, Stockholm International Science Advisor 2008 -
- Crop Science Society of America C5 Division Officer, Other Officer 2006 -
- Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Historian 2005 -
- National Judge of Environmental Steward Awards, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Judge 1998 -
- Environmental Planning Division, Audubon International Institute for Sustainable Development Adjunct Faculty Member 1997 -
- Extension Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Committee Member 1997 -
- New York City Watershed Pesticide and Fertilizer Working Group Trade Association Representative 1997 -
- Tri-State Turfgrass Research Foundation Board of Advisors 1997 -
- NEW YORK STATE TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Board of Directors 1996 -
- Education Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Committee Member 1996 -
- Empire State Green Industry Show Educational Program Leader 1996 -
- Education Committee, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Academic Representative 1995 -
- Environmental Programs Committee, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
- Landscape Horticulture Team member
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- North East Regional Turfgrass Research Project (NE-187 now 1041) Chairperson 2003 - 2006
- Graduate Student Award Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Committee Member 1998 - 2005
- Evening Program Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Chairperson 1997 - 2005
- Crop Science Society of America, Turfgrass Division (C-5), Annual Meeting Session Chair 2003 - 2004
- Education Committee, Professional Lawn Care Association of America Academic Representative 1995 - 2004
- Evening Program Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Organizer 1998 - 2003
- Crop Science Society of America, Turfgrass Division (C-5), Annual Meeting Session Chair - 1998
- Crop Science Society of America, Turfgrass Division (C-5), Annual Meeting Session Chair - 1996
- Graduate Student Award Committee, Crop Science Society of America; Turfgrass Division (C-5) Committee Member - 1996
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in, Cornell University 1991
- M.S. in Plant Science, University of Rhode Island 1987
- B.S. in Plant Science, University of Rhode Island 1984
- SUNY Cobleskill 1982
awards and honors
- Environmental Communicator of the Year, 2013
- 2010 Most Influential People in the Green Industry, 2010
- Excellence in IPM Award, 2010
- Outstanding Extension Educational Materials for Turfgrass Problems: Picture Clues and Management Options, 2002
- Outstanding Extension Educational Materials for Lawn Care & Water Quality Almanac, 2001
- Certificate of Excellence for Cornell Univ. Turfgrass Times, 2001
- Outstanding New Publication, New York State Agricultural Agents: ShortCUTT, 2000
- 40 under 40: The 40 most influential people in the game of golf under the age of 40, 2000
- Certificate of Excellence for Cornell Univ. Turfgrass Times Extension Education Materials, 1996
- Visiting Scientist (1996-1999), 1996
- Special Recognition for Environmental Education Programs, 1992
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college
- CALS
research keyword
- IPM
- environmental
- fertilizer
- nutrients
- pesticide
- turfgrass
name prefix
- Professor