Research
Faculty and Staff of the MSU Turfgrass Program have consistently provided pertinent, cutting-edge research to serve constituents and practitioners in Michigan and beyond, for all areas of Turf – golf, sports turf and lawn care. The vast majority of this work has been conducted at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, located at the south end of the MSU campus. Funding sources have been from the University and private industry, with the most consistent source being the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation.
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No-Mow May 2025
Published on March 22, 2026
Researchers evaluate the effects of the “No-Mow May” trend. How does allowing a typical home lawn to grow unimpeded for the month of May compare to a lawn mown on a regular schedule? -
A programmatic approach to growth regulation of Kentucky bluegrass sod maintained of the shallow-profile system
Published on March 22, 2026
The objective of this experiment was to identify a trinexapac-ethyl rate that can be applied at fixed intervals to maximize growth suppression while maintaining acceptable turf recovery. -
Strategies for optimizing hybrid carpet-mat hygiene of cool-season mixes grown on plastic during establishment
Published on March 22, 2026
The objective of this research was to identify optimal strategies and frequencies for hygiene maintenance during the establishment of hybrid systems. -
Post-installation hygiene strategies for management of hybrid carpet-mat systems
Published on March 22, 2026
The objective of this experiment was to assess whether aggressive post-installation hygiene strategies can reduce excessive organic matter in a carpet-mat–stabilized turf system without compromising performance or turf quality. -
Leveraging phosphorus limitations and microbial biostimulants for the establishment of non-sod forming turfgrass species over plastic
Published on March 22, 2026
The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of microbial biostimulants on the establishment, health, nutrient uptake, and rooting of Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) sod grown on plastic establishment.
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