Marco Schiavon

Enhancing spring green‐up of warm‐season turfgrasses through late‐winter scalping

Abstract Rapid spring green‐up of warm‐season turfgrasses in the transition zone is often desired to improve early‐season turfgrass quality, thereby increasing the acceptance of these species in arid and semi‐arid climates. This study evaluated the effects of late winter scalping...

Nitrogen application timing influences winter color of ‘Empire’ zoysiagrass ( Zoysia japonica Steud.) in South Florida

Abstract Winter nitrogen (N) fertilization for zoysiagrass ( Zoysia spp.) in South Florida is not well defined, yet maintaining a green canopy during this season is crucial for both aesthetic purposes and plant health. A 2‐year study was conducted at the University of Florida's F...