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09/26/2025

Arikilla, S., Cevallos, F., Moss, J. Q., Yu, S., Fontanier, C. H., Martin, D. L., ... & Xiang, M. (2025). Responses of turf‐type hybrid bermudagrasses to drought stress. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Battaglia, M. V., Anders, J. K., Hensler, K. L., Kerns, J. P., McCall, D. S., Richardson, M. D., ... & Hutchens, W. J. (2025). Fungicidal control options for silvery thread moss on creeping bentgrass putting greens. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Birnbaum, A. L., Howe, J., Earp, R., Burke, J., Wherley, B., & Dhingra, A. (2025). Mineralization potential of spent coffee grounds and other nutrient sources. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 89(1), e70007.


Boeri, P. A., Unruh, J. B., Kenworthy, K. E., Blount, A. R., Schiavon, M., Reisinger, A. J., & Iannone III, B. V. (2025). Nitrogen leaching and groundwater recharge of alternative lawn conversions in subtropical climates. Crop Science, 65(1), e21381.


Bowling, R. G., McCurdy, J. D., de Castro, E., Patton, A. J., Brosnan, J. T., Askew, S. D., ... & Bagavathiannan, M. V. (2024). Multi‐state survey to identify suspected resistance to four herbicides and one plant growth regulator in Poa annua. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(2), e20300.


Boyle, P. E., Richardson, M. D., Karcher, D. E., Hignight, K. W., Hignight, D., & Secks, M. E. (2024). Endophyte effects on drought tolerance of turf‐type tall fescue. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(2), e20310.


Carr, T. Q., Karcher, D. E., & Richardson, M. D. (2025). Water use and performance of Kentucky bluegrass influenced by cultivar, irrigation practices, and soil texture. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Cox, K. D., Kenworthy, K. E., Rios, E. F., Unruh, J. B., Chandra, A., & Erickson, J. (2025). The suitability of polyethylene glycol for inducing drought symptoms in zoysiagrass. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Dhal, S., Alvarado, J., Braga-Neto, U., & Wherley, B. (2024). Machine learning-based smart irrigation controller for runoff minimization in turfgrass irrigation. Smart Agricultural Technology, 9, 100569.


Doherty, J. R., Hutchens, W. J., Booth, J. C., McCall, D. S., Battaglia, M. V., DeBoer, E. J., & Roberts, J. A. (2024). Improving winter survival of interspecific hybrid bermudagrass in the Mid‐Atlantic region through cultural practices. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(2), e20303.


Flores, G., Wherley, B., McInnes, K., Feagley, S., & Hejl, R. (2024). Evaluation of spent coffee grounds as a nutrient source for turfgrass systems. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 47(19), 3526-3541.


Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K. E., Chandra, A., Schwartz, B. M., Zhang, J., Raymer, P. L., ... & Milla‐Lewis, S. (2025). Enhancing drought resistance in warm‐season turfgrasses: Fourteen years of progress through a multistate collaborative project across the southern United States. Crop Science, 65(1), e221393.


Green, W. T., Kreinberg, S. T., McCalla Jr, J. H., Hutchens, W. J., Hignight, K., Hignight, D., & Richardson, M. D. (2025). Alternative cool‐season turfgrass species for overseeding dormant bermudagrass.


Hutchens, W. J., Anders, J. K., Butler, E. L., Kerns, J. P., McCall, D. S., Miller, G. L., & Walker, N. R. (2025). Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024. Crop Science, 65(1), e21367.


Hutchens, W. J., Booth, J. C., Goatley, J. M., Roberson, T. L., & McCall, D. S. (2025). Optimizing fungicide application timing for spring dead spot based on soil temperature and season. Crop Science, 65(1), e21411.


Hutchens, W. J., Carr, T. Q., Patton, A. J., Bigelow, C. A., DeBoer, E. J., Goatley, J. M., ... & Xiang, M. (2024). Management strategies for preventing and recovering from bermudagrass winterkill. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(2), e20302.


Jespersen, D., & Rowe, S. (2025). Chlorophyll fluorescence characteristics of turfgrasses grown under shade trees. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Jespersen, D., Saab, J. A., & Draughn, M. (2025). Ion specificity of salt glands in zoysiagrass under different exposures to sodium and potassium. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Kreinberg, S. T., Kerns, J. P., Miller, G. L., Richardson, M. D., Spurlock, T. N., & Hutchens, W. J. (2025). Review of the biology and management of large patch of warm‐season turfgrasses. Crop Science, 65(2), e70055.


McCurdy, J. D., Bowling, R. G., de Castro, E. B., Patton, A. J., Kowalewski, A. R., Mattox, C. M., ... & Bagavathiannan, M. V. (2025). Poa annua ecology, biology, and integrated weed management practices in turfgrass. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 11(1), e70019.


McElroy, J. S., Strickland, M., Nunes, L. R. T., Magni, S., Fontani, M., Fontanelli, M., & Volterrani, M. (2025). Robotic mowing technology in turfgrass management: Past, present, and future. Crop Science, 65(3), e70081.


McLoughlin, P. H., Sierra Augustinus, I. A., Arevalo Alvarenga, A. F., & Schiavon, M. (2025). Risk of nutrient leaching following over‐irrigation of two warm‐season turfgrasses with recycled water. Crop Science, 65(1), e21341.


McNally, B. C., Chhetri, M., Patton, A. J., Liu, W., Hoyle, J. A., Brosnan, J. T., ... & Fry, J. D. (2025). Optimizing ethephon application timing for ‘Meyer’zoysiagrass seedhead suppression. Crop Science, 65(1), e21350.


Milla‐Lewis, S. R., Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K., Zhang, J., Chandra, A., Miller, G. L., ... & Unruh, J. B. (2025). Maximizing genetic gains across agronomic and consumer preference traits in St. Augustinegrass breeding. Crop Science, 65(1), e21374.


Montgomery, J., Morran, S., MacGregor, D. R., McElroy, J. S., Neve, P., Neto, C., ... & Gaines, T. A. (2024). Current status of community resources and priorities for weed genomics research. Genome biology, 25(1), 139.


Osburn, A. W., Bowling, R. G., Unruh, J. B., McKeithen, C., Hathcoat, D., & Bagavathiannan, M. (2024). Annual bluegrass cross resistance to prodiamine and pronamide in the southern United States. Weed Technology, 38, e76.


Pokhrel, B., Yu, S., Fontanier, C., Martin, D., Wu, Y., & Xiang, M. (2024). Impact of a horticultural mineral oil on bermudagrass performance under salinity stress. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Reed, C., Harriman, R., Koch, M., Baldwin, C., Gardner, D., Chang, B., & Wherley, B. (2024). Minimal light requirements and performance under reduced photosynthetic photon flux of GA2ox‐transformed and conventional Kentucky bluegrass. Crop Science, 64(2), 1027-1038.


Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveal differentially expressed genes and metabolic pathways in bermudagrass under drought stress. Crop Science, 65(1), e21412.


Singh, A., Smith, B., Russell, D., Price, A. J., McElroy, J. S., & Maity, A. (2025). Endozoochorous seed dispersal potential of five major southern US weeds. Weed Science, 73(1), e54.


Taylor, J. W., Amgain, N. R., Patton, A. J., Bowling, R. G., Bagavathiannan, M., & McCarty, L. B. (2025). Allelopathic potential of warm‐season turfgrass species as an alternative management strategies for weed control. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


van der Laat, R., Leon, R. G., Dale, A. G., Gouveia, B., Carbajal, E. M., Schiavon, M., ... & Milla‐Lewis, S. R. (2025). Molecular analysis of St. Augustinegrass cultivar mixtures composition over time and latitude. Crop Science, 65(1), e21370.


Vines, P. L., Gouveia, B. T., Chandra, A., Chavarria, M. R., Fontanier, C. H., Kenworthy, K. E., ... & Milla‐Lewis, S. R. (2025). Performance of advanced breeding lines of bermudagrasses, seashore paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrasses in response to shade. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.


Vukovic, V., Mattox, C. M., Kowalewski, A. R., McNally, B. C., McElroy, J. S., & Patton, A. J. (2024). A survey of ethofumesate resistant annual bluegrass (Poa annua) on US golf courses. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(1), e20282.


Walton, T. E., McCalla, J. H., Karcher, D. E., Hutchens, W. J., Chandra, A., & Richardson, M. D. (2025). Shade, height of cut, and plant growth regulator effects on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens. Crop Science, 65(1), e21394.


Yu, S., Fontanier, C. H., Yan, L., Martin, D. L., Moss, J. Q., & Wu, Y. (2024). Genetic variability and QTL mapping of morphological traits and inflorescence prolificacy in African bermudagrass. Crop Science, 64(3), 1910-1927. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21227


Yu, S., Wu, Y., Fang, T., Xiang, M., Fontanier, C. H., Moss, J. Q., & Martin, D. L. (2025). Detection of QTL associated with morphological, adaptive, and reproductive traits in common bermudagrass. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal.

08/13/2026

Refereed publications



  1. Yu, S., Shi, Z., Aoun, M., Wu, Y.Q., Fang, T., Fontanier, C., Xiang, M. 2026. Development of KASP markers and genomic prediction for winter hardiness in African bermudagrass. Grass Research 6: e010 doi: 10.48130/grares-0026-0007

  2. Thapa B., Yu, S., Xiang, M., Tadege, M., and Wu, Y.Q. 2026. Unveiling the genetic determinants of germination efficiency in common bermudagrass: A Genome-Wide Association Study. The Plant Genome. 19(1), e70219. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.70219

  3. Arikilla, S., Cevallos, F. N., Moss, J. Q., Yu, S., Fontanier, C. H., Martin, D. L., ... & Xiang, M. 2025. Responses of turf‐type hybrid bermudagrasses to drought stress. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.17

  4. Yu, S., T. Gouveia, J. Zhang, Y.Q. Wu, B.R. Schwartz, S.R. Milla-Lewis, K.E. Kenworthy, B.J. Unruh, A. Chandra, P.L. Raymer, M.T. Pudzianowska, J.H. Baird, E.C. Melgar, M. Xiang, J.Q. Moss, & R. Earp. 2025. Genetic gains and GEI in turf bermudagrass drought resistance improvement in the southern U.S. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70184

  5. Serba, D.D., R.H. Hejl, Y.Q. Wu, K.R. Thorp, M.M. Conley, and C.F. Williams. 2025. Performance of turf bermudagrass hybrids with deficit irrigation in the Desert Southwest USA. Applied Sciences. 15: 9151-9166. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15169151

  6. Mengistu, M., D.D. Serba, M.R. Conley, R. Hejl, Y.Q. Wu and C.F. Williams. 2025. Response of turf bermudagrass hybrids to induced drought stress under controlled environment. Grasses. https://doi.org/10.3390/grasses4020023

  7. Vines, P., B. Gouveia, A. Chandra, M. Chavarria, C. Fontanier, K. Kenworthy, P. Raymer, B. Schwartz, B. Wherley, Y.Q. Wu, S. Milla-Lewis. 2025. Performance of advanced breeding lines of bermudagrasses, seashore paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrasses in response to shade. International Turfgrass Research Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/its2.70091

  8. Kajla, A., C. Fontanier, L. Zhang, Y.Q. Wu, B. Schwartz, S. Milla-Lewis, S. Singh. 2025. Morphological response of bermudagrass genotypes to neutral-density shade. HortScience 60(5):794-800. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18169-24

  9. Cevallos, F., M. Xiang, X. Zhang, Y.Q. Wu, J.Q. Moss, C. Fontanier, D. Martin, and S. Yu. 2025. Gene expression profiling of African bermudagrass under cold acclimation. HortScience 60(5):645-646. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18443-25

  10. Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, D. Martin, Y.Q. Wu, and M. Xiang. Impact of a horticultural mineral oil on bermudagrass performance under salinity stress. 2025. International Turfgrass Research Journal. https://doi.org/1002/its2.70033

  11. Cevallos, F., S. Yu, J.Q. Moss, Y.Q. Wu, B. Schwartz, M. Xiang. 2025. Assessing drought resistance in bermudagrass using dual methodologies. Grass Research. https://doi.org/10.48130/grares-0025-0008

  12. Yu, S., Y.Q. Wu, Fang, M. Xiang, C.H. Fontanier, J.Q. Moss, and D.L. Martin. 2025. Detection of QTL associated with morphological, adaptive, and reproductive traits in common bermudagrass. International Turfgrass Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70007

  13. Schiavon, M., T. Pirtle, K. Cox, E. Rios, B. Unruh, J. Erickson, A.J. Lindsey, K. Kenworthy, B. Cardenas, M. Dukes, B. Schwartz, P. Raymer, A. Chandra, and Y.Q. Wu. Irrigation frequency requirements for sufficient warm-season species quality in Florida. International Turfgrass Research Journal. https://doi.org/1002/its2.70000

  14. Milla-Lewis, S., B. Gouveia, E., Carbajal, G. Miller, A. Patton, B. Schwartz, K. Kenworthy, R. Braun, R. Van der Laat, X. Yu, J. Zhang, A. Chandra, Y.Q. Wu, P. Raymer, M. Pudzianowska, J. Baird, C. Fontanier, & J. Unruh. Registration of ‘XZ 14069’ zoysiagrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20430

  15. Segars, C.A., J.Q. Moss, D.L. Martin, and Y.Q. Wu. 2025. Traffic tolerance of the 2007 NTEP bermudagrass trial. International Turfgrass Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70001

  16. Kenworthy, K., K. Quesenberry, J. Unruh, P. Harmon, N. Flor, P. Reith, E. Rios, W. Crow, J. Zhang, B. Schwartz, S. Milla-Lewis, G. Miller, P. Raymer, A. Chandra, Y.Q. Wu, and D. Martin. 2025. Registration of FAES 1307 and FAES 1319 zoysiagrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20428

  17. Arikilla, S., F. Cevallos, J. Moss, C. Fontanier, D. Martin, Y.Q. Wu, and M. Xiang. 2025. Responses of turf-type hybrid bermudagrasses to drought stress. International Turfgrass Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.178

  18. Gouveia, B., K.E. Kenworthy, A. Chandra, B.M. Schwartz, J. Zhang, P. Raymer, Y.Q. Wu, M. Pudzianowska, J. Baird, G. Miller, J. Unruh, B. Wherley, D.L. Martin, J. Moss, and S.R. Milla-Lewis. 2025. Enhancing drought resistance in warm-season turfgrasses: Fourteen years of progress through a multi-state collaborative project across the southern US. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21393

  19. Walker, N. R. The Long-term Influence of Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilization on the severity of Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass caused by Ophiosphaerella herpotricha. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70013

  20. Battaglia, M. V., Anders, J. K., Hensler, K. L., Kerns, J. P., McCall, D. S., Richardson, M. D., Wright-Smith, H. E., & Hutchens, W. J. (2025). Fungicidal control options for silvery thread moss on creeping bentgrass putting greens. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal, 15, 914-922.

  21. Carbajal, E. M., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2026). Influence of auxin and cytokinin concentrations on callus induction, subculture growth, and somatic embryogenesis for plant regeneration in Zoysiagrass (Zoysia). Grass Research, 6, e001. https://doi.org/10.48130/grares-0025-0034

  22. Carbajal, E. M., Chen, H., Shih, R., Gouveia, B. T., van der Laat, R., Cardoso, A. A., Schwartz, B. M., and Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2026). Increasing morphological variation in centipedegrass [Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack] through colchicine-induced polyploidy. HortScience, 61(3), 601-607. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19172-25

  23. Carbajal, E. M., Gouveia, B. T., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Evaluation of centipedegrass [Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack] lines in multi-environment trials in North Carolina. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.169

  24. Carbajal, E. M., Gouveia, B. T., van der Laat, R., Miller, G. L., Dunne, J. C., Schwartz, B. M., Brandenburg, R., Schoeman, A., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Evaluation of bermudagrass germplasm newly introduced from Africa for shade tolerance and simple sequence repeat (SSR) allelic diversity. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 72, 9709–9725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-025-02518-5

  25. Cardoso, A. A., Taggart, M., Oliveira, D., Alcantara Enguidanos, O., Gouveia, B. T., Suchoff, D., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2026). Similar drought avoidance and contrasting tolerance and recovery capacity across zoysiagrass cultivars: insights from controlled and field droughts. Grass Research, 6, e003. https://doi.org/10.48130/grares-0025-0031

  26. de Sanctis, J. H. S., Cahoon, C. W., Everman, W. J., Gannon, T. W., Jennings, K. M., & Taylor, Z. R. (2025). Confirmation and distribution of paraquat-resistant Italian ryegrass (Lolium perenne ssp. multiflorum) in North Carolina. Weed Technology, 39, e83. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2025.10025

  27. de Sanctis, J. H. S., Cahoon, C. W., Everman, W. J., Jennings, K. M., Taylor, Z. R., & Gannon, T. W. (2025). Cover crops and fall residual herbicides for managing Italian ryegrass. Weed Technology, 39, e27. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2024.107

  28. Ervin, D. E., Frisvold, G. B., Allen, J. H., Patton, A. J., Brosnan, J. T., Bowling, R. G., Elmore, M. T., Bagavathiannan, M. V., McCurdy, J. D., Gannon, T. W., Kaminski, J. E., Kowalewski, A. R., McElroy, J. S., McCullough, P., Unruh, B., Askew, S., & McCarty, L. (2025). Motivations and barriers to integrated management of annual bluegrass in sports fields: U.S. survey findings. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 112, 128877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128877

  29. Freund, D. R., Butler, E. L., Ahmed, K. A., Gannon, T. W., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). Effect of mowing timing and clipping collection practices on azoxystrobin distribution, persistence, and efficacy. Crop Science, 65, e21365. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21365

  30. Freund, D., Fraser, M., Stephens, C., Dean, D., Butler, E. L., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). First report of gray leaf spot caused by Pyricularia oryzae on Zoysia japonica in the United States of America. Plant Disease, 109, 1990.

  31. Godara, N., Brewer, J. R., & Askew, S. D. (2025). Assessing herbicides for Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) control in cool-season turfgrass. Weed Technology. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2025.27

  32. Godara, N., Craft, J. M., Gonçalves, C. G., & Askew, S. D. (2025). Persistence and relocation of dislodgable herbicide residue from simulated rainfall following glyphosate treatment to dormant zoysiagrass turf. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21235

  33. Godara, N., Koo, D., Cubas, J. R. R., & Askew, S. D. (2025). Effect of optical brightener, pigmented fungicide, and turf colorant on ultraviolet floral features of weeds and pollinator visitation. Weed Science. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2025.10053

  34. Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K. E., Chandra, A., Schwartz, B. M., Zhang, J., Raymer, P. L., Wu, Y., Pudzianowska, M., Baird, J. H., Miller, G. L., Unruh, J. B., Wherley, B. G., Martin, D. L., Moss, J. Q., Khanal, S., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Enhancing drought resistance in warm-season turfgrasses: Fourteen years of progress through a multistate collaborative project across the southern United States. Crop Science, 65(1), e21393. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21393

  35. Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K. E., Schwartz, B. M., Zhang, J., Austin, R. E., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Multilocation testing increases genetic gains for drought tolerance in zoysiagrass. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal (in press). https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70110

  36. Hinson, J., Askew, S., Godara, N., Munshaw, G., & Goatley, M. (2025). Low-impact conversion of cool-season golf fairways. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70021

  37. Houting, K. P., Yu, X., Pradhan, S., Gouveia, B. T., Kerns, J. P., Schwartz, B. M., Conner, J., Patton, A. J., Devos, K. M., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling large patch (Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn AG 2-2LP) resistance in zoysiagrass. Phytopathology, 115, 841-849. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-10-24-0311-R

  38. Hutchens, W., Anders, J., Butler, E. L., Kerns, J. P., McCall, D. S., Miller, G. L., & Walker, N. R. (2025). Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024. Crop Science, 65, e21367.

  39. Kenworthy, K. E., Quesenberry, K., Unruh, J. B., Harmon, P., Flor, N., Rios, E., Reith, P., Crow, W., Zhang, J., Schwartz, B. M., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Miller, G. L., Raymer, P., Chandra, A., Wu, Y., & Martin, D. (2025). Registration of ‘FAES 1307’ and ‘FAES 1319’ zoysiagrasses. Journal of Plant Registrations, 19(2), e20428. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20428

  40. Kajla, A., Fontanier, C., Zhang, L., Wu, Y., Schwartz, B., Milla-Lewis, S. R., & Singh, S. (2025). Morphological response of bermudagrass genotypes to neutral-density shade. HortScience, 60(5), 794-800. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18169-24

  41. Koo, D., Godara, N., Cubas, J. R. R., & Askew, S. D. (2025). A method to spatially assess multipass spray deposition patterns via UV fluorescence and weed population shifts. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21377

  42. Kreinberg, S. T., Kerns, J. P., Miller, G. L., Richardson, M. D., Spurlock, T. N., & Hutchens, W. J. (2025). Review of the biology and management of large patch of warm-season turfgrasses. Crop Science, 65, e70055.

  43. Mascarenhas, J. M., Collins, H. C., Ahmed, K. A., Gannon, T. W., Almeyda, C. A., Thiessen, L. D., Huseth, A. S., & Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. (2025). Assessing pesticide residue levels in sweetpotato roots and slips treated with fungicides for management of southern blight and circular spot disease caused by Agroathelia rolfsii. Plant Disease, 109(4), 834–841. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-24-0849-RE

  44. Mascarenhas, J. M., Collins, H., Ahmed, K., Gannon, T. W., Almeyda, C. V., Thiessen, L., Huseth, A., & Quesada-Ocampo, L. (2025). Impact of fungicide applications on sweetpotato roots and slips for managing black rot disease (Ceratocystis fimbriata) and their effect on pesticide residue levels. Plant Disease (Advance online publication). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-25-1003-RE

  45. McCauley, R. K., Pinnix, G. D., Miller, G. L., & Heitman, J. L. (2025). Fraise mowing and hollow-tine aerification impact bermudagrass surfaces. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70023

  46. McCurdy, J. D., Bowling, R. G., de Castro, E. B., Patton, A. J., Kowalewski, A. R., Mattox, C. M., Brosnan, J. T., Ervin, D. E., Askew, S. D., Goncalves, C. G., Elmore, M. T., McElroy, J. S., McNally, B. C., Pritchard, B. D., Kaminski, J. E., Gannon, T. W., Unruh, J. B., & Bagavathiannan, M. V. (2025). Poa annua ecology, biology, and integrated weed management practices in turfgrass. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 11, e70019. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70019

  47. Milla-Lewis, S. R., Gouveia, B. T., Carbajal, E. M., Miller, G. L., Patton, A. J., Schwartz, B. M., Kenworthy, K. E., Braun, R. C., van der Laat, R., Yu, X., Zhang, Y., Chandra, A., Wu, Y., Raymer, P., Pudzianowska, M., Baird, J., Fontanier, C. H., & Unruh, J. B. (2025). Registration of ‘XZ 14069’ zoysiagrass. Journal of Plant Registrations, 19(2), e20430. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20430

  48. Milla-Lewis, S. R., Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K. E., Zhang, J., Chandra, A., Miller, G. L., Carbajal, E. M., Schwartz, B. M., Raymer, P., Pudzianowska, M., Beard, J. H., & Unruh, J. B. (2025). Maximizing genetic gains across agronomic and consumer preference traits in St. Augustinegrass breeding. Crop Science, 65(1), e21374. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21374

  49. Pinkney IV, J. L., Iannone III, B. V., Milla-Lewis, S. R., van der Laat, R., Unruh, J. B., Schiavon, M., & Dale, A. G. (2025). Investigating multi-trophic effects of St. Augustinegrass cultivar blends in the southeastern United States. Crop Science, 65(1), e21399. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21399

  50. Polli, E. G., Gannon, T. W., Rogers, R. R., LeCompte, M. C., & Ahmed, K. (2025). Investigating triclopyr vapor and particle drift in roadside settings. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 8, e70052. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70052

  51. Polli, E. G., Gannon, T. W., Rogers, R. R., LeCompte, M. C., & Silcox, C. (2025). Methyl isothiocyanate concentration, distribution, and persistence in sandy soil as influenced by dazomet post-application practices. HortTechnology, 35(2), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05520-24

  52. Polli, E. G., Gannon, T. W., Rogers, R. R., LeCompte, M. C., Cahoon, C. W., Jennings, K. M., & Vann, M. C. (2025). Soybean and tobacco response to simulated drift of herbicides used along roadsides. Authorea Preprints. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174077653.37573727/v1

  53. Pradhan, S., Zhao, J., Spiekerman, J. J., Bennetzen, E. M., Khanal, S., Yu, X., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Conner, J., Schwartz, B. M., & Devos, K. M. (2025). Two mutations in the same MYC-bHLH transcription factor cause segregation of purple coloration of stolons and seedheads in interspecific zoysiagrass F2 and F1 populations. Horticulture Research (in press). https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhaf235

  54. Pritchard, B. D., Breeden, G. K., Bowling, R. G., Gannon, T. W., Hutto, K. C., & Brosnan, J. T. (2025). Turfgrass tolerance to tetflupyrolimet applications for preemergence grassy weed control. Weed Science, 73, e17. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2024.97

  55. Pritchard, B. D., Gannon, T. W., Butler, D. M., Bowling, R. G., Puri, A., & Brosnan, J. T. (2025). Soil texture effects on tetflupyrolimet efficacy in turfgrass. Weed Science, 74(1), e1. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2025.10043

  56. Pritchard, B. D., Gannon, T. W., Rogers, R. R., Carr, T. Q., Puri, A., & Brosnan, J. T. (2025). Downslope lateral movement of tetflupyrolimet and pronamide in turfgrass. Weed Technology, 39, e91. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2025.10043

  57. Ramanathan, S. S., Gannon, T. W., Everman, W. J., & Locke, A. M. (2025). Atrazine sensitivity varies among soybean cultivars. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 8, e70032. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70032

  58. Rockstad, G. B., Yu, X., de Siqueira Gesteira, G., Gaire, S., Dickey, A., Gouveia, B. T., Schoonmaker, A. N., Hulse-Kemp, A. M., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Integration of QTL and transcriptome studies reveals candidate genes for water stress response in St. Augustinegrass. BMC Plant Biology, 25, 662. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06692-7

  59. Rogers, R. R., Gannon, T. W., Ahmed, K. A., Polli, E. G., LeCompte, M. C., Bowling, R. G., McElroy, S. J., & Bagavathiannan, M. V. (accepted). Influence of reduced absorption and translocation of trifloxysulfuron in ALS-resistant Poa annua. Weed Science.

  60. Schoonmaker, A., Yow, A., Yu, X., Van der Laat, R., Glaubitz, J., Thorsted, K., Robbins, M., Bushman, S., Simpson, S., Scheffler, B., Lynch, N., Ranney, T., Milla-Lewis, S. R., & Hulse-Kemp, A. (2025). A whole genome assembly of St. Augustinegrass and visualizing diversity within the species. The Plant Genome, 19(1), e70144.

  61. Timilsina, N., Zhou, Q., & Simpson, E. (2025). Root characteristics response to N, P, and K fertilization in creeping bentgrass. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.177

  62. van der Laat, R., Leon, R. G., Dale, A. G., Gouveia, B., Carbajal, E. M., Schiavon, M., Unruh, J. B., Iannone III, B. V., & Milla‐Lewis, S. R. (2025). Molecular analysis of St. Augustinegrass cultivar mixtures composition over time and latitude. Crop Science, 65(1), e21370. https://doi.org/10.1002/antz.21370

  63. Vines, P. L., Gouveia, B. T., Chandra, A., Chavarria, M. R., Fontanier, C. H., Kenworthy, K. E., Raymer, P., Schwartz, B. M., Wherley, B., Wu, Y., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Performance of bermudagrass, seashore paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass advanced breeding lines in response to shade. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal (in press). https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70091

  64. Vines, P. L., Khanal, S., Zhang, J., Conner, J., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Brown, N., Jespersen, D., Johnson-Maynard, J., & Schwartz, B. M. (2026). UAV-based RGB and multispectral vegetation indices as alternatives to light box-derived dark green color index for turfgrass color assessment. The Plant Phenome Journal, 9, e70077. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppj2.70077

  65. Weldt, C. E., Rockstad, G. B., de Siqueira Gesteira, G., Gouveia, B. T., Austin, R. E., Yu, X., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Integration of multi-omics approaches reveals candidate genes for drought stress in St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum). Crop Science, 65(1), e21450. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21450

  66. Yu, S., Gouveia, B. T., Zhang, Y., Wu, Y., Schwartz, B. M., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Kenworthy, K. E., Unruh, J. B., Chandra, A., Raymer, P., Pudzianowska, M., Baird, J., Carbajal, E. M., Xiang, M., Moss, J. P., & Earp, R. (2025). Genetic gain and GEI in turf bermudagrass drought resistance improvement in the southern U.S. Crop Science, 65(6), e70184. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70184

  67. Zhang, J., Maleski, J., Khanal, S., Webb, A., Schwartz, B. M., Conner, J., Gouveia, B. T., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Patton, A. J., & Huang, B. (2025). Phenomics-driven insights into zoysiagrass drought resistance using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)-based hyperspectral images. The Plant Phenome Journal, 8(1), e70027. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppj2.70027

  68. Zhou, Q., Li, J., Enguídanos, Ó. A., Melgar, E. M. C., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). The effects of NPK rates and planting rates on Lobo™ zoysiagrass establishment in the transition zone. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70075

  69. Zhou, Q., Merrick, B., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). Influence of Edaphic Factors and Water Sources on Take-all Root Rot Incidence on Bermudagrass Putting Greens. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-05-25-0155-RS

  70. Zhou, Q., Merrick, B., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). Take-all root rot response to nitrogen rate and source in ultradwarf bermudagrass. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70073


 


 


 


Extension articles



  • Shehbaz S, M. Xiang, C. Fontanier, D.L. Martin, Y.Q. Wu. 2025. Comparison of bermudagrass cultivars for athletic field use in Oklahoma. OSU Extension Publications. https://matrix.okstate.edu/extension/fact-sheets/comparison-of-bermudagrass-cultivars-for-athletic-field-use-in-oklahoma

  • Xiang, M. and D. Martin. 2025. Assessing winterkill on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass. OSU Extension Publications (accepted)

  • Xiang, M. 2025. How Storage Time and Harvest Season Impact the Success of Planting Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass Sod. OSU Extension Publications. https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/how-storage-time-and-harvest-season-impact-the-success-of-planting-bermudagrass-and-zoysiagrass-sod.html

  • Xiang, M. 2025. Preparing Your Lawn for Drought. OSU Extension Publications. https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/preparing-your-lawn-for-drought.html



  • Billeisen, T., Butler, L., Gannon, T., Kerns, J. P., Leon, R., McCauley, R., Miller, G., & Richardson, R. (2025). Pest control for professional turfgrass managers. NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication AG-408, 85 pp.

  • Butler, E. L., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). Pythium species management recommendations. Golfdom, 81, 27-32.

  • Butler, E. L., & Kerns, J. P. (2025). Turfgrass Disease Control and Nematicides for Turf. In 2024 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, NC State University, pp. 511-533.

  • Godara, N., Gannon, T. W., & McCauley, R. (2026). Chemical weed control in lawns and turf. 2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers, NC State Extension Publication AG-408.

  • Godara, N., Yelverton, F. H., & Gannon, T. W. (2026). Chemical Weed Control in Lawns and Turf. Chapter VII, 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.

  • Kerns, J. P., & Butler, E. L. (2026). Pest Control for Turfgrass Managers: Turfgrass Disease Control and Nematicides for Turf. NC State Extension. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pest-control-for-professional-turfgrass-managers

  • Leon, R. G., Yelverton, F. H., & Gannon, T. W. (2025). Chemical Weed Control in Hay Crops and Pastures. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, NC State Extension, Raleigh, NC. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-agricultural-chemicals-manual

  • Miller, G. L. (2025). Baseball Field Layout and Construction. NC State Extension Publication.

  • Miller, G. L. (2025). Sod Producers’ Report for North Carolina. NC State Extension Publication AG-809, 11 pp.

  • Miller, G. L. (2025). Zoysiagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar. NC State Extension Publication.

  • Miller, G., & McCauley, R. (2025). Lime and Fertilizer Suggestions for Lawns. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, AG-1, pp. 50-52.

  • Miller, G. L., McCauley, R., & Godara, N. (2026). Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance. NC State Extension Publication AG-429.

  • Miller, G., Kerns, J., & Billeisen, T. (2026). Organic Lawn Care: Composting and Spreaders. NC State Extension, AG-562 Collection.

  • Miller, G., Kerns, J., & Billeisen, T. (2026). Organic Lawn Care: Establishing a New Lawn. NC State Extension, AG-562 Collection.

  • Miller, G., Kerns, J., & Billeisen, T. (2026). Organic Lawn Care: Integrated Pest Management and Organic Lawn Care. NC State Extension, AG-562 Collection.

  • Miller, G., Kerns, J., & Billeisen, T. (2026). Organic Lawn Care: Maintaining an Established Lawn. NC State Extension, AG-562 Collection.

  • Miller, G., Kerns, J., & Billeisen, T. (2026). Organic Lawn Care: Renovating an Established Lawn. NC State Extension, AG-562 Collection.

  • Richardson, R. J., Yelverton, F. H., & Gannon, T. W. (2025). Chemical Control of Woody Plants. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, NC State Extension, Raleigh, NC. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-agricultural-chemicals-manual

  • Richardson, R. J., Yelverton, F. H., & Gannon, T. W. (2025). Total Vegetation Control in Noncropland. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, NC State Extension, Raleigh, NC. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-agricultural-chemicals-manual

  • Yelverton, F. H., & Gannon, T. W. (2025). Chemical Weed Control in Lawns and Turf. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, NC State Extension, Raleigh, NC. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-agricultural-chemicals-manual

  • Yelverton, F. H., Gannon, T. W., & D. W. Monks. (2025). Chemical Control of Specific Weeds. 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual, NC State Extension, Raleigh, NC. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-agricultural-chemicals-manual



Abstracts



  • Bir, C., and M. Xiang. 2026. Mitigating Risk for Turfgrass Producers in Uncertain Conditions. 2026 ERME National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. April 14-16, 2026.

  • Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D. Martin, and M. Xiang. 2026. Supplemental Irrigation Requirements to Maintain Acceptable Turf Quality of Bermudagrass Genotypes in Oklahoma. ASHS Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. August 3-7, 2026.

  • Adhikari, P., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, J. Moss, Y. Wu, and M. Xiang. 2025. Detection of QTL associated with salinity tolerance in African bermudagrass. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Poudel, A., Y., Wu, S, Yu, M. Xiang, et al. 2025. Root Morphological Traits and Their Association with Field Drought Performance in Bermudagrass. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Yu, S., Z. Shi, M. Aoun, T. Fang, Y. Wu, M. Xiang, and C. Fontanier. 2025. Developing Kasp Makers and Integrating Genomic Prediction for Winter Hardiness in African Bermudagrass. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Adhikari, P., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, J. Moss, Y. Wu, and M. Xiang. 2025. Mapping Common Bermudagrass Winter Hardiness and Drought Tolerance Traits Using High-Throughput Phenotyping. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Poudel, A., Y., Wu, S, Yu, M. Xiang, et al. 2025. Enhancing Common Bermudagrass Germplasm for Improved Drought Resistance, Cold Hardiness, and Turf Quality. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Xiang, M., S. Yu, D. Martin, and L. Zhang. 2025. Carbohydrate Synthesis and Freeze Tolerance of Vegetative-Type Bermudagrasses during Cold Acclimation and Deacclimation Process. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D. Martin, and M. Xiang. 2025. Supplemental water usage for maintaining acceptable quality of bermudagrass selections in Oklahoma. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D. Martin, and M. Xiang. 2025. Impact of plant growth regulators on seedhead suppression and spring greenup of bermudagrass putting greens. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D. Martin, and M. Xiang. 2025. Effects of nitrogen rate and rolling on bermudagrass putting green performance during the growing season. ASA-CSSA-SSA International Annual Meetings; Nov. 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Snigdha, A., F. Cevallos, J. Moss, C. Fontanier, D. Martin, Y. Wu, and M. Xiang. 2025. Responses of turf-type bermudagrasses to drought stress. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference. July 12-16. Nagano, Japan.

  • Pokhrel, B., S. Yu, C. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D. Martin, and M. Xiang. 2025. Salinity tolerance, leaf anatomical adaptions and salt gland excretion efficiency in bermudagrasses. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference. July 12-16. Nagano, Japan.

  • Yu, S., Y. Wu, T. Fang, M. Xiang, C. Fontanier, J. Moss, D. Martin. 2025. Detection of QTL associated with morphological, adaptive, and reproductive traits in common bermudagrass. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference. July 12-16. Nagano, Japan.



  1. Akther, S. M., & Shi, W. (2025). Metabolomic and Microbiome Responses to Progressive Drought Stress in Drought-Tolerant and Drought-Sensitive Bermudagrass Cultivars. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting (p. 165741), Salt Lake City, UT.

  2. Carbajal, E., & Milla-Lewis, S. (2025). Development of Efficient In Vitro Systems for Callus Induction, Callus Culture, Somatic Embryogenesis, and Plant Regeneration in Zoysia ssp. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  3. Carbajal, E., Milla-Lewis, S., Gouveia, B., van der Laat, R., & Miller, G. (2025). Evaluation of seeding versus sprigging as establishment methods for centipedegrass in North Carolina. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference, Karuizawa, Japan.

  4. Carbajal, E., Patton, A., Schwartz, B., & Milla-Lewis, S. (2025). Developing Stress-Tolerant Zoysiagrasses as Low-Input Turf for Golf Course Roughs. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  5. Cotter, G., Gannon, T. W., Smitherman, D., & McElroy, J. S. (2025). Identification of ALS-resistant Kyllinga species and possible mitigation strategies with PPO-inhibiting herbicides. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

  6. Crawford, S., Askew, S., Corbett, B., Romero, J., & Godara, N. (2026). Improving the performance of sublime herbicide on difficult-to-control turfgrass weeds. 2026 Northeastern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Hershey, PA.

  7. Crawford, S., Corbett, B., Godara, N., & Askew, S. D. (2025). Ethoxylated lecithin and methylated seed oil adjuvants improve smooth crabgrass control and rainfastness from quinclorac. 2025 ASA-CCSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

  8. Fratton, S., Kaur, B., Carbajal, E. M., Gouveia, B. T., Zhang, J., Shah, J., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). AI Meets Zoysiagrass: Advancing Seed Trait Selection Through HTP. Presented at the National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting, Kona, HI, and the Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  9. Godara, N. (2025). Targeted weed control in turfgrass using precision spot spraying technology. Fifth Biennial Research Symposium, Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education, Raleigh, NC.

  10. Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K. E., Schwartz, B. M., Zhang, J., Austin, R. E., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Multilocation testing increases genetic gains for drought tolerance in zoysiagrass. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference, Karuizawa, Japan.

  11. Gouveia, B. T., Khanal, S., Schwartz, B. M., Kenworthy, K. E., Carbajal, E. M., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Enhancing turfgrass sustainability in the southeastern US through commercialization of low-input centipedegrasses. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  12. Hale, S., Godara, N., Askew, S. (2026). Optimizing weed management practices for pollinator protection and understanding foraging behavior. 2026 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

  13. Hale, S., Godara, N., Del-Pozo, A., Romero, J., & Askew, S. (2026). Fluorescent pigment tracing uncovers native bee diversity and visitation patterns in turfgrass systems. 2026 Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

  14. Hale, S., Romero, J., Godara, N., & Askew, S. (2026). Influence of application equipment on topramezone efficacy for smooth crabgrass control. 2026 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

  15. Heikkila, B., Godara, N., Yelkur, V. R., Romero, J., & Carlson, M. (2026). Evaluating herbicide tank mixtures for false-green kyllinga (Kyllinga gracillima) control in bermudagrass using machine-vision-guided targeted spraying. 2026 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

  16. Jakhar, A., Askew, S. D., Romero, J., Crawford, S. E., & Godara, N. (2025). Economics, pesticide load, and turfgrass quality following organic or synthetic herbicides applied via machine-vision sprayer. 2025 ASA-CCSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

  17. Jakhar, A., Corbett, B., Godara, N., Peppers, J., & Askew, S. (2026). Response of seven turfgrass species to pyridate and sulfentrazone. 2026 Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

  18. Jakhar, A., Godara, N., Romero, J., Crawford, S., & Askew, S. (2026). Precision spraying technology influences weed control, economics and pesticide load in turfgrass systems. 2026 Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

  19. Kaur, B., Fratton, S., Gouveia, B. T., Carbajal Melgar, E. M., Chandra, A., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Evaluating Ranges of Genetic Diversity for Seed Dormancy in Zoysiagrass. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  20. Kaur, J., Weldt, C. E., Thomas, T., Elorriaga, S., Rumley, K., Schoonmaker, A., Hulse-Kemp, A., Milla-Lewis, S., & Gage, J. (2025). Genome-wide Characterization of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in St. Augustinegrass. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  21. Kaur, J., Weldt, C. E., Thomas, T., Elorriaga, S., Rumley, K., Schoonmaker, A., Hulse-Kemp, A., Milla-Lewis, S., & Gage, J. (2025). Genomic Prediction in St. Augustinegrass Highlights Opportunities for Faster Breeding Cycles. National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting, Kona, HI.

  22. McCauley, R. K., Perkinson, P. C., Miller, G., & Cundiff, J. (2025). Longevity of fraise mowing effects on soil physical properties. Canvas: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting (p. 166562).

  23. Milla‐Lewis, S. R., Gouveia, B. T., Kenworthy, K., Zhang, J., Chandra, A., Miller, G. L., Carbajal, E. M., Schwartz, B. M., Raymer, P., Pudzianowska, M., Beard, J. H., & Unruh, J. B. (2025). Maximizing genetic gains across agronomic and consumer preference traits in St. Augustinegrass breeding. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference, Karuizawa, Japan.

  24. Parkash, V., Vines, P. L., Khanal, S., Zhang, J., Milla-Lewis, S. R., Conner, J. A., Jespersen, D., Johnson-Maynard, J. L., Brown, N., & Schwartz, B. M. (2025). High-throughput phenotyping of turfgrass color: a comparison of lightbox-derived DGCI and UAV-based vegetation indices. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  25. Perkinson, P. C., Miller, G. L., & Castillo, M. S. (2025). Rapid and portable surface organic matter testing using near-infrared spectroscopy for sand-based root zones. Canvas: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting (p. 165377).

  26. Pritchard, B. D., Gannon, T. W., Butler, D. M., Bowling, R. G., & Brosnan, J. T. (2025). Impacts of the relationship between soil type and moisture on tetflupyrolimet efficacy. Weed Science Society of America/Canadian Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

  27. Pritchard, B. D., Gannon, T. W., Rogers, R. R., Carr, T. Q., & Brosnan, J. T. (2025). Downslope lateral movement of tetflupyrolimet and pronamide in turfgrass. Presented at the Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC, and the Weed Science Society of America/Canadian Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

  28. Schoonmaker, A. N., Yow, A. G., Yu, X., Laat, R. V. D., Glaubitz, J. C., Thorsted, K., Robbins, M., Bushman, S., Simpson, S. A., Scheffler, B. E., Lynch, N., Ranney, T. G., Milla-Lewis, S. R., & Hulse-Kemp, A. M. (2025). A whole-genome assembly of St. Augustinegrass and visualizing diversity within the species. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  29. Suero Mirabal, A., Maleski, J., Kudenov, M., & Zhang, J. (2025). Integrating polarization imaging into turfgrass phenotyping for enhanced drought stress assessment. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

  30. Taylor, A., Kaur, J., Hammett, C., Rumley, K., Milla-Lewis, S., & Gage, J. (2025). Identifying Genomic Regions for Drought Tolerance in St. Augustinegrass Through UAV-Driven GWAS Analysis. Genetics & Genomics Academy (GGA) 4th Annual Retreat, Raleigh, NC.

  31. Timilsina, N., & Zhou, Q. (2025). Bermudagrass Growth Prediction Model: Building a Machine Learning Framework for Accurately Estimating Short-Term Clipping Yield of Golf Course Putting Greens. CANVAS 2025.

  32. Timilsina, N., Zhou, Q., & Castillo, M. S. (2025). Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy for Real-Time and on-Site Analysis of Tissue Nitrogen in Fresh Bermudagrass Turfgrass. CANVAS 2025.

  33. van der Laat, R., Leon, R. G., Dale, A. G., Gouveia, B., Carbajal, E. M., Schiavon, M., Unruh, J. B., Iannone III, B. V., & Milla‐Lewis, S. R. (2025). Molecular analysis of St. Augustinegrass cultivar mixtures composition over time and latitude. 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference, Karuizawa, Japan.

  34. Veverka, A. D., Gannon, T. W., & Andrews, R. W. (2025). Effect of application history and edaphic factors on pesticide persistence. Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.

  35. Weldt, C. E., Rockstad, G., Gesteira, G. S., Gouveia, B. T., Austin, R. E., Yu, X., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Integration of multi-omics approaches reveals candidate genes for drought stress in St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum). International Turfgrass Research Conference 2025 (ITRC2025), Karuizawa, Japan.

  36. Yelkur, V. R., Godara, N., & McCauley, R. (2026). Postemergence control of Bosc’s Mille Graines (Oldenlandia boscii) in St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass sod production. 2026 Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

  37. Yelkur, V. R., Godara, N., & McCauley, R. (2026). Tolerance of ‘Sola’ and ‘Raleigh’ St. Augustinegrass cultivars to postemergence herbicides. 2026 Southern Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

  38. Yelkur, V. R., McCauley, R., & Godara, N. (2026). Evaluating postemergence herbicides to control Bosc's mille graines (Oldenlandia boscii) in warm-season sod production. 2026 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

  39. Yu, X., Yow, A. G., Schoonmaker, A. N., Hulse-Kemp, A. M., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). A whole-genome assembly of St. Augustinegrass and visualizing diversity within the species. Amer. Soc. Agron. Intl. Ann. Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT.

  40. Zheng, C., Fraher, S., Zhang, J., & Milla-Lewis, S. (2025). Exploring spectral responses of turfgrass seedheads using UAV-based hyperspectral imaging. NC State’s Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education Fifth Biennial Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

  41. Henry G, Novello A, Tucker K, Jespersen D, Chavez D. (2025). Cold tolerance of ‘MVP-CSS-68E’ St. Augustinegrass. Crop Sci. Soc. Am. Salt Lake City, UT.

  42. Henry G, Begitschke E, Young A, Wang J, Novello A, Lynall R. (2025). Ryegrass overseeding impacts field longevity and athlete biomechanics of bermudagrass sports fields. Crop Sci. Soc. Am. Salt Lake City, UT.

  43. Novello A, Tucker K, Henry G. (2025). Purple nutsedge growth regulation in response to postemergence herbicides. Southern Weed Science Society. Charleston, SC.

  44. Young A, Begitschke E, Wang CJ, Henry G, Lynall R. (2025). Common turfgrass weeds affect sports field performance and athlete biomechanics. Southern Weed Science Society. Charleston, SC.

  45. Begitschke E, Young A, Wang CJ, Novello A, Henry G, Lynall R. (2025). Simulated foot traffic affects athlete biomechanics on weedy hybrid bermudagrass sports fields. Southern Weed Science Society. Charleston, SC.

  46. Wang CJ, Novello A, Young A, Henry G, McCurdy J, Held D. (2025). Microclimate influence on home lawn weed species distribution. Southern Weed Science Society. Charleston, SC.

  47. Saxena, H., Ghimire, B., Vines, P., Talamantes, D., Robbins, M., Wallace, J., . . . Bahri, B. (2025). Identifying Candidate Genes associated with Gray Leaf Spot and Crown Rust Resistance in Tall Fescue using GWAS. In Plant Health 2025. Honolulu, Hawaii

  48. Ghimire, B., Saxena, H., Rijal, S., Khanal, S., Schwartz, B., Martinez-Espinoza, A., . . . Bahri, B. (2025). P-281: Genetic Dissection of Rhizoctonia Large Patch Resistance in Zoysiagrass Through Biparental QTL Mapping. In Plant Health 2025. Honolulu, Hawaii

  49. Bahri, B., Ghimire, B., Aktaruzzaman, M., Saxena, H., Oliver, J., Buck, J., & Martinez-Espinoza, A. (2025). P43: Fungicide resistance levels of Clarireedia spp. and efficacy of biofungicides on dollar spot of turfgrass in Georgia, USA. In Phytopathology 2025. Gainesville, FL

  50. Ghimire, B., Saxena, H., Rijal, S., Khanal, S., Schwartz, B., Martinez-Espinoza, A., . . . Bahri, B. (2025). Genetic dissection of Rhizoctonia large patch resistance in Zoysiagrass through biparental QTL mapping. Poster session presented at the meeting of Plant Health 2025, American Phytopathological Society (APS), Aug. 2-5, 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii

  51. Bahri, B., Saxena, H., Ghimire, B., Vines, P., Farman, M., Martinez-Espinoza, A., & Raymer, P. (2025). Host range and genomic characterization of Magnaporthe oryzae isolates from turfgrass and oats in the U.S. Poster session presented at the meeting of ASPB (American Society of Plant Biologists) Plant Biology 2025 Conference, July 26-30, 2025, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  52. Bahri, B., Ghimire, B., Aktaruzzaman, M., Saxena, H., Oliver, J., Buck, J., & Martinez-Espinoza, A. (2025). Fungicide resistance levels of Clarireedia spp. and efficacy of biofungicides on dollar spot of turfgrass in Georgia, USA. Poster session presented at the meeting of American Phytopathological Society (APS) Southern and Caribbean Divisions Meeting, March 9–13, 2025, Gainesville, FL

  53. Sigdel, S., Ghimire, B., Martinez-Espinoza, A., Buck, J., & Bahri, B. (2025). Comparative Genomics of Clarireedia Species Associated with Dollar Spot of Turfgrass. Poster session presented at the meeting of University of Georgia Plant Center Retreat, Atlanta, Georgia


 


Technical Reports


Martin, Dennis, Andrea Payne, David Gerken. 2025. A Suggested 2025 Revision to the ODOT Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant List. Annual Project Status Report for FFY 2024 Under ODOT SPR Item Number 2156 Task 4. January 2025. 29 pages.


Martin, D.L., A. F. Payne, and David A. Gerken. 2025. 2024 Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation Herbicide Program Report. Annual Project Status Report for FFY 2024. ODOT SP&R Item Number 2156 - Task 7. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.


Martin, Dennis, Andrea Payne, David Gerken. 2025. Evaluation of Herbicide and Adjuvant Tank Mix Compatibility. Annual Project Status Report For FFY 2024 Under ODOT SPR Item Number 2157 Task 2. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater. 30 pages.


Martin, D.L., A. F. Payne, and David A. Gerken. 2025. Implementation of Pesticide Applicator Certification Schools and Continuing Education Workshops. Annual Project Status Report for FFY 2025. ODOT SP&R Item Number 2156 - Task 1. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater.


 


Trade articles



  1. Godara, N., Askew, S., Goatley, M., & Del Pozo-Valdivia, A. (2025). Swinging for sustainability: protecting pollinators in golf course management practices. Virginia Golfer Magazine, May-June 2025, p. 16. https://viewer.joomag.com/virginia-golfer-may-june-2025/0896734001747830161/p16

  2. Gouveia, B. T., Milla-Lewis, S. R., & Miller, G. L. (2025). Your Tax Dollars at Work: How USDA Investments in Breeding Resulted in Drought-Resistant Lawns. North Carolina Turfgrass, May/June, p. 18, 20-23.

  3. Miller, G. (2025). Justifying our management practices. SportsField Management, January, 41(1):50.

  4. Bruxellas, B., Austin, R., & Milla-Lewis, S. R. (2025). Grass, Camera, Action! How Drones and AI are Upgrading Turfgrass Evaluations. NC Turfgrass Magazine, July/August.

  5. Miller, G. (2025). Back to natural grass. SportsField Management, March, 41(3):50.

  6. Miller, G. (2025). Is this the right time? SportsField Management, May, 41(5):50.

  7. Miller, G. (2025). Where do we go from here? SportsField Management, July, 41(7):50.

  8. Miller, G. (2025). Mow, Mow, Mow. SportsField Management, September, 41(9):50.

  9. Miller, G. (2025). Why bermudagrass mows poorly in the fall. Tennessee Turfgrass, October/November, p. 24-26, 28-29.

  10. Miller, G., & McCauley, R. (2025). Why zoysiagrass? North Carolina Turfgrass, January/February, p. 14, 16, 18-21.

  11. Romero, J. R., Godara, N., Koo, D., & Peppers, J. (2025). Revolutionizing weed control in turf: thermal energy and organic alternatives to synthetic herbicides. Virginia Turfgrass Journal, 2025: 18-19. https://issuu.com/leadingedgepubs/docs/va-turfgrass-journal-2025-jan-feb/s/65602272?

  12. Suero Mirabal, A., & Zhang, J. (2025). Leveraging polarization camera to detect leaf wilting in turfgrass. North Carolina Turfgrass Magazine, November/December.

  13. Timilsina, N., Zhou, Q., & Simpson, E. (2025). Digging deeper: How NPK fertilization shapes creeping bentgrass roots. Golf Course Management Magazine.



  1. Martinez-Espinoza A. 2026. Turfgrass Disease Issues During winter. https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch/2026/01/turfgrass-disease-issues-during-winter/

  2. Martinez-Espinoza A. 2026. Turfgrass Disease Issues During Winter. https://ipm.uga.edu (repost)

  3. Martinez-Espinoza A., and S. Spiridion. 2025. How to Get Rid off Dollar Spot. https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-care-2/get-rid-of-dollar-spot/

  4. Martinez-Espinoza A., and S. Spiridion. 2025. What is Dollar spot. https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-care-2/what-is-dollar-spot/

  5. Martinez-Espinoza A., and B. Bahri. 2025. Stay ahead Fall activities for turfgrass disease prevention. Page 52-53. Georgia Urban Ag Council Magazine 4 quarter Fall edition. October

  6. Martinez-Espinoza A., and Escobedo C. 2025. What is Lawn Rust. Lawn Love. https://lawnlove.com/blog/what-is-rust-in-lawn/

  7. Martinez-Espinoza A., 2025. Staying Ahead: Preventing and Managing Spring Turfgrass Diseases This 2025 UGA Plant Pathology Department-Griffin Campus. April 10, 2025. https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch/2025/04/staying-ahead-preventing-and-managing-spring-turfgrass-diseases-this-2025/

  8. Martinez-Espinoza A. 2025. Cream Leaf Blight: To Treat or Not to Treat, That is the Question. https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch/2025/01/cream-leaf-blight-to-treat-or-not-to-treat-that-is-the-question/

  9. Martinez-Espinoza A., Ruchika Kashyap and Garrett Hibbs. 2025. Spring dead spot diagnosis and management: Fall is the time to act https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch /2024/10/spring-dead-spot-diagnosis-and-management-fall-is-the-tine-to-act/

  10. Martinez-Espinoza, A., & Bahri, B. (2025). Stay ahead Fall activities for turfgrass disease prevention. Georgia Urban Ag Council Magazine-4 quarter Fall edition. October 2025. Page 52-53

  11. Martinez-Espinoza, A., & Bahri, B. (2025). Identification and Control of Microdochium (Fusarium) Patch in Turfgrass in Georgia: UGA Extension_ Field Report (https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1265/identification-and-control-of-microdochium-fusarium-patch-in-turfgrass-in-georgia/)

  12. Martinez, A. Mancha Gris en Céspedes de Georgia: Identificación y Gestion. C 1116-SP. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1116-SP&title=mancha-gris-en-cespedes-de-georgia-identificacion-y-manejo

  13. Ghimire, B., Sosa, S. and Martinez, A. 2025. Identification and Control of Fairy Ring of Turfgrass in Georgia. (Publication No. C 1346).  University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1346

  14. Martinez-Espinoza, A., & Bahri, B. (2025). Identificación y Control de la Mancha por Microdochium (Fusarium). C 1265-SP. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1265&title=identification-and-control-of-microdochium-fusarium-patch-in-turfgrass-in-georgia.

  15. Mondal, S., Parkash, V., Schwartz, B. M., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Identification of candidate genes associated with salt tolerance in zoysiagrass through bulk segregant RNA sequencing. CANVAS

  16. Mondal, S., Parkash, V., Schwartz, B. M., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Understanding salinity tolerance mechanisms in zoysiagrass through bulk segregant metabolomics. CANVAS.

  17. Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Transcriptome to trait: Candidate gene identification and alternative splicing signatures of drought tolerance in zoysiagrass. CANVAS.

  18. Vaibhav, K., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Bermudagrass irrigation management using UAVs and sensors: Insights from RGB, thermal, multispectral, and hyperspectral imaging. CANVAS.

  19. Parkash, V., Vines, P. L., Khanal, S., Zhang, J., Milla Lewis, S. R., Conner, J. A., Jespersen, D., Johnson Maynard, J. L., Brown, N., & Schwartz, B. M. (2025). High throughput phenotyping of turfgrass color: A comparison of lightbox derived DGCI and UAV based vegetation indices. CANVAS.

  20. Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveal differentially expressed genes and metabolic pathways in bermudagrass under drought stress. International Turfgrass Society Meeting. July 2025.

  21. Jespersen, D., & Rowe, S. (2025). Chlorophyll fluorescence characteristics of turfgrasses grown under shade trees. International Turfgrass Society Meeting. July 2025.

  22. Pennisi, S., Rich, C., Ye, D., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Generative AI in the online classroom: Lessons from a plant physiology course. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference.

  23. Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). When water runs low: How St. Augustinegrass survives drought. Plant Center Retreat.

  24. Mondal, S., Parkash, V., Schwartz, B. M., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Identification of candidate genes associated with salt tolerance in zoysiagrass through bulk segregant RNA sequencing. Plant Center Retreat.

  25. Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Unraveling drought tolerance in water conserving genotypes of St. Augustinegrass. CANVAS.

  26. Seelam, R. T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Transcriptome to trait: Candidate gene identification and alternative splicing signatures of drought tolerance in zoysiagrass. NAPB Annual Meeting.

  27. Mondal, S., Pradhan, S., Devos, K., Schwartz, B. M., Raymer, P. L., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Identification of QTL associated with salt tolerance in a zoysiagrass mapping population. NAPB Annual Meeting.

  28. Bahri, B., Martinez Espinoza, A., Spratling, T., & Jespersen, D. (2025). Effectiveness of ozonated and oxygenated nanobubbles in controlling dollar spot on turfgrass. Poster session presented at the International Turfgrass Society Meeting. July 2025.

  29. Jespersen, D., Abi Saab, J., & Draughn, M. (2025). Ion specificity of salt glands in zoysiagrass under different exposures to sodium and potassium. International Turfgrass Society Meeting. July 2025.


 


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