An in-depth study of the physiological response of turfgrass to
environmental and mechanical stress. The effect of turfgrass
management practices on plant and soil community dynamics,
competition, and the environment.
Athena Title
Turfgrass Physiology and Ecol
Prerequisite
CRSS 3270 or permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the key components of C3 and C4 metabolism and how it affects plant stress tolerances.
At the end of the course, students will be able to describe the physiological interactions that occur between pests, pesticides, and turfgrasses in the environment.
At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the physiological response of turfgrass species to biotic and abiotic stress.
At the end of the course, students will be able to describe the current improvements in turfgrass breeding and biotechnology.
Topical Outline
1. Turfgrass Growth and Development
2. Turfgrass Metabolism - C3 vs. C4
3. Physiological Response of Turfgrass to Cultural Practices - Irrigation
4. Physiological Response of Turfgrass to Cultural Practices - Mowing
5. Physiological Response of Turfgrass to Cultural Practices - Fertilization
6. Physiological Response of Turfgrass to Cultural Practices - Cultivation
7. Turfgrass Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
8. Plant Competition/Community Dynamics
9. Soil Dynamics and Microbiology
10. Turfgrass Growth Regulators: Inhibitors and Promoters
11. Herbicide Physiology and Spray Adjuvants
12. Herbicide Physiology and Spray Adjuvants
13. Disease and Insect Pressure/Management
14. Relative Salinity Tolerance of Turfgrass/Physiological Adaptations
15. Effluent Wastewater Use on Turf
16. Acid Soil and Aluminum Tolerance in Turfgrasses
17. Drought Physiology and Irrigation Management
18. Response of Turfgrass to Low-Oxygen Stress
19. Cold Stress Physiology/Antioxidant Mechanism
20. Heat Stress Physiology
21. Shade Stress and Adaptation
22. Identification of Turfgrass Stress/Spectral Reflectance
