Planting Rate and Nitrogen Fertility Affect Runoff Losses during Hybrid Bermudagrass Establishment

Rice, Lance; Beasley, Jeffrey S.; Gaston, Lewis A.; Sanders, K.; Munshaw, Gregg

doi:10.2134/age2019.07.0057

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“…reported fertilizing with 0.25 or 1.0 lb N 1,000 ft −2 wk −1 had similar bermudagrass establishment rates from sprigging; however, the lower N rates had reduced inorganic N loss. Moderate N rates (e.g., 2.0 to 3.0 lb N 1,000 ft −2 total), however, could improve bermudagrass stolon density, reduce surface runoff, and improve water infiltration compared with non‐fertilized turf during establishment (Burwell et al., 2011; Gross et al., 1990; Rice et al., 2019). Further, controlled release fertilizers potentially reduce overall nitrate leaching and ammonia volatilization and improves N use efficiency compared with soluble N sources (Braun & Bremer, 2018; Shoji et al., 2007; Wilson et al., 2010).…”

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“…In 2019, Rice et al reported fertilizing with 0.25 or 1.0 lb N 1,000 ft −2 wk −1 had similar bermudagrass establishment rates from sprigging; however, the lower N rates had reduced inorganic N loss. Moderate N rates (e.g., 2.0 to 3.0 lb N 1,000 ft −2 total), however, could improve bermudagrass stolon density, reduce surface runoff, and improve water infiltration compared with non-fertilized turf during establishment (Burwell et al, 2011;Gross et al, 1990;Rice et al, 2019). Further, controlled release fertilizers potentially reduce overall nitrate leaching and ammonia volatilization and improves N use efficiency compared with soluble N sources F I G U R E 3 Relationship between average dry matter yield (DMY) 47 and 54 days after planting and days to 90% green coverage for eight grow-in fertility programs as calculated using an exponential decay model (A), and the relationship of total nitrogen (N) applied for eight fertility programs and average dry matter yield (DMY) calculated using simple linear regression using Graphpad Prism (B).…”

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Seeded bermudagrass establishment as affected by nitrogen source, rate, and application frequency

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Bigelow

2024

Crop Forage & Turfgrass Mgmt

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Seeded bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) cultivars are a popular choice for many athletic fields and golf course areas throughout the transition zone and Southern USA, but the nitrogen (N) needs to optimize turf coverage are not well defined, and N is likely often applied in excess of actual plant needs. A field study was conducted to compare a controlled release versus readily soluble N‐source, total N‐rate, and application frequency for seeded bermudagrass establishment on a native soil in the northern transition zone. ‘Rio’ bermudagrass was seeded in June 2020 and 2021 to evaluate eight granular N‐fertilizer programs using either ammonium sulfate or polymer‐coated urea (PCU). Total N ranged from 0.0 to 6.0 lb N 1,000 ft−2 among three application frequencies, including applications only at planting (PCU only), or applications at planting with repeat applications every 7 or 14 days following bermudagrass germination. Time to 50% green coverage ranged from 20–24 and 23–30 days in year one and two, respectively, and varied by N‐program. Applying PCU at planting, 2 lb N 1,000 ft−2, resulted in similar number of days to 90% green coverage compared to other fertilization programs in both study years but with less overall N and fewer applications. These results indicate that applying more than 3 lb N 1,000 ft−2 over the first 60 days of establishment provided no measurable benefit in terms of time to maximum turf coverage.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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Seeded bermudagrass establishment as affected by nitrogen source, rate, and application frequency

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“…Fertilization affects color, growth, yield and green up of warm season grasses, as bermudagrass (Serena et al, 2018). Bermudagrass is grown on athletic fields, because of its quality, excellent wear tolerance, and vigorous growth (Rice et al, 2019). Fertilization is an essential management practice to maintain the health and performance of greens (Throssell et al, 2017), where, e.g., a hybrid of bermudagrass with high nutritional requirements is used, and where daily mowing are made at certain times of the year, with the clippings removed from the site, an outflow of nutrients from the system.…”

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Nutrients exportation by Tifdwarf bermudagrass from golf course greens

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One of the management techniques used in greens (final areas of the holes) of golf course is the fertilizer. To correct fertilization program of these areas should know the consumption of nutrients throughout the plant cycle. The objective was to determine the export of nutrients by clipping of Tifdwarf bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. x Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt-Davey) used in golf courses greens in the four weather seasons, as information to improve nutritional management. The research project was conducted in two golf courses in Sao Paulo State. Four greens were studied in each field, for a period of one year, using a 4x2 factorial (weather seasons x golf courses) in a completely randomized design. The production of dry matter and nutrient concentration were evaluated, and the absorption and exportation of nutrients by leaf clippings was subsequently calculated. The amount of nutrients exported by turfgrass clippings was different between the two golf courses. The summer was the season of greatest accumulation and export of nutrients in FG, except for Fe. Autumn was the season of greatest accumulation and export of nutrients in FCA, except for Mn and Zn. Considering the amount of nutrients exported by the greens clippings of the Tifdwarf bermudagrass from the two golf courses studied, the macronutrients were exported in the following order: N>K>Ca>P>S>Mg (21.8, 4.3, 2.0, 1.9, 1.8, 0.7 g m-2) and the micronutrients were exported in the following order: Fe>Zn>Mn>Cu>B (257.8, 27.4, 23.6, 7.8, 6.0 mg m-2).

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“…Versatility and affordability of establishment-whether from seed, sprigs, or sod-make common bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] a popular choice for home lawns and low-input areas (Chalmers et al, 2006;Rice et al, 2019;Taliaferro et al, 2004). Significant soil disturbance may occur before turfgrass establishment, often resulting in the removal of topsoil.…”

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Bermudagrass Establishment, Aesthetics, and Function in Response to the Microbial Inoculant Klebsiella variicola and Fertilizer Timing

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The incorporation of biostimulants, including microbial inoculants, into turfgrass management programs has increased during the past decade as a result of the potential benefits of their use, including increased nutrient uptake, enhanced growth, and improved stress tolerance. However, minimal research has been conducted on warm-season grasses, and questions still exist regarding microbial inoculant application timing, frequency of inoculation, and need for supplemental nitrogen. Therefore, the objective of our research was to investigate the influence of nitrogen fertilizer and microbial inoculant application timings on the establishment of common bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] in the field and in a controlled environment. Treatments containing fertilizer had a consistently greater normalized difference vegetation index, turfgrass color, and turfgrass quality than treatments that contained only the Klebsiella variicola microbial inoculant (KV). Establishment of bermudagrass plots in response to treatments containing fertilizer had more than 90% cover at the conclusion of the study (8 weeks after seeding), whereas KV treatments and the untreated check never exceeded 70% cover. However, the greatest change in carbon efflux was often observed in the field in response to treatments that supplied KV 3 weeks after seeding. In the greenhouse, the greatest root and shoot weights were typically observed in response to treatments containing fertilizer, whereas KV-alone treatments resulted in root and shoot weights either similar to or less than the untreated check.

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Planting Rate and Nitrogen Fertility Affect Runoff Losses during Hybrid Bermudagrass Establishment

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Seeded bermudagrass establishment as affected by nitrogen source, rate, and application frequency

Seeded bermudagrass establishment as affected by nitrogen source, rate, and application frequency

Nutrients exportation by Tifdwarf bermudagrass from golf course greens

Bermudagrass Establishment, Aesthetics, and Function in Response to the Microbial Inoculant Klebsiella variicola and Fertilizer Timing

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