Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1993
Thesis Director
Roger Darding
Abstract
A 150kg lawn roller was used in combination with various Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) (Embark & Event, Event & Oust, Embark & Oust, Escort & Oust, Telar & Oust, Event & Balan, Oust & Balan, and Balan) to evaluate its affects on the growth rate of rough turf at the Coles County Airport. The rolled plots were evaluated for height, reduction of seedheads, phytotoxicity, and weed control. Rolling was of no significance to treated or untreated turf. PGR combinations containing Oust were significantly better at reducing turf height than combinations lacking Oust. PGR combinations lacking Oust discolored turf significantly less than the PGR combinations containing Oust. Escort & Oust proved to be significantly better at controlling weeds than the other combinations. However by the end of the experiment, most of the weeds had recovered. Oust combinations were significantly better at inhibition of seedheads than those combinations without.
Recommended Citation
Petersen, William Lyle, "The Effects of Turf Compression on Plants Growth Regulator Efficacy" (1993). Masters Theses. 2062.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2062
