3rd ETS International Conference

from June 24th to 26th 2012
Kristiansand, Norway

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3rd European Turfgrass Conference in Kristiansand, Norway, 24-26 June 2012

The 3rd ETS International Conference in Kristiansand, Norway, from june 24th to 26th 2012

Program outline

Monday 25 June

8:30 Official opening	ETS President + Bioforsk Director
8:50 Presentation by major sponsor	Turfgrass Producers International / Norwegian sod growers / Richter Rasen
9:00 Presentation by major sponsor	Barenbrug
09:10 M. Strandberg, Sweden	Priorities for sustainable turfgrass management: a research and industry perspective (22 min keynote + 8 min discus.): M. Strandberg, K. Blombäck, A.M. Dahl Jensen and J. Knox
09:40 Short break

Session I: Turfgrass species and varieties for the future Oral presentations (10 min. presentation + 2 min. comments / questions)
09.48 V. Gensollen, France	Genotype × environment interactions in turf variety evaluation and registration on the French national list S. Lassalvy, V. Gensollen, J.P. Sampoux and C. Huyghe
10.00 T.S. Aamlid, Norway	Turfgrass species and varieties for integrated pest management of Scandinavian putting greens T.S. Aamlid, G. Thorvaldsson, F. Enger and T. Pettersen
10.12 E. Watkins, Minnesota, USA	Traffic Tolerance of Fine Fescue Cultivars for use on Golf Course Fairways. E. Watkins, J.C. Stier, K.N. Morris, B.P. Horgan and D.J. Soldat
10.24 S. Macolino, Italy	Rooting characteristic and turfgrass quality of three bermudagrass cultivars and 'Companion zoysiagrass' in a transition-zone environment F. Rimi, S. Macolino and U. Ziliotto
10.36 Break & refreshments
11.00 Top Green & Prodana
11.05 Introduction of posters related to session I (one slide / one minute per presenter) Posters - scientific
11.06 M. Svobodova, Czech Rep.	Competition of Festuca arundinacea and Poa pratensis during lawn establishment T. Králíčková, M. Svobodová, J. Martinek and I. Nainec
11.07 T. Glab, Poland	Mechanical properties and wear tolerance of perennial ryegrass T. Głąb, W. Szewczyk, K. Mudryk and T. Jezierski
11.08 T.S. Aamlid, Norway	Poa pratensis or Lolium perenne for establishment and overseeding of Scandinavian football pitches T.S. Aamlid, L. Nesheim, T. Pettersen, F. Enger, J. Tangsveen and P. Vesterbukt
11.09 B. Horgan, Minnesota, USA	Alternative grass species for use on low input putting greens B.P. Horgan, E. Watkins and A. Hollman
11.10 I. Seppoloni, Italy	Evaluation of different warm season turfgrass species in establishment year in Tuscany (Central Italy) Seppoloni, N. Staglianò, S. Cecchi, M. Serboli, C. Zanchi and G. Argenti
11.11 S. Macolino, Italy	Rooting characteristic and turfgrass quality of three bermudagrass cultivars and 'Companion' zoysiagrass in a transition-zone environmen t F. Rimi, S. Macolino and U. Ziliotto
11.12 A. Baldi, Italy	Response of Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum to Increasing Salinity Levels M. Nannicini, A. Lenzi, A. Baldi, A. Pardini and R.Tesi
11.13 D.G. de Barreda, Spain	Lolium perenne and Agrostis stolonifera Commercial Varieties Resistance to Salinity D. Gómez de Barreda; J. Bellón; J. Martínez; P.E. McCullough
11.14 J. Friell, Minnesota, USA	Salt Tolerance of 75 Cool-Season Turfgrasses for Roadsides J. Friell, E. Watkins and B. Horgan
Posters technical
11.15 S. Alderton, France	Advantages of using natural turfgrass for modern sports fields compared to artificial grass S. Alderton, M. Toft Jensen, B. Frølund and L. van der Weed
11.16 H. Nijenstein, Netherlands	4TURF new tetraploid perennial ryegrass for turf H. Nijenstein
11.17 T. Bowyer, Gerorgia, USA	Zoysiagrasses expanded utilitarian venues T. Bowyer
11.18 Short break

Session II: Turfgrass biomass production and carbon sequestration Oral presentations
11.25 A. Altissimo, Italy	Turfgrass and biomass production A. Altissimo and L. Peserico
11.37 A.E. Nikolopoulou, Greece	Effects of rootzone CO2 and O2 levels on seed germination and stolon growth of Cynodon dactylon A.E. Nikolopoulou, P.A. Nektarios, G. Aivalakis, M. Volterrani and I. Chronopoulos
11.49 Introduction of posters related to sessions II and III Posters - scientific
11.50 A. Acuña, Chile	Carbon sequestration in selected turfgrass species grown in central Chile: preliminary results A. Acuña, L. Villalobos and C. Pastenes
11.51 A. Pompeiano, Italy	Carbohydrate content, characterization and localization in bermudagrass stolons during establishment A. Pompeiano, M. Volterrani, S. Magni and L. Guglielminetti
11.52 A. Hunter, Ireland	Disease suppression capability of composted waste materials M. Buckley, M. Gaffney and A. Hunter
11.53 J. Dempsey, Ireland	Assimilation of phosphite by Agrostis stolonifera L. and its in vitro effect on Microdochium nivale J. Dempsey, I.D. Wilson, P.T.N. Spencer-Phillips and D.L. Arnold
Posters technical
11.52 S. Alderton, France	Differences in clipping weight waste between the major turfgrass species S. Alderton
11.53 S. Alderton, France	Carbon sequestration characteristics of different turfgrass species S. Alderton
11.54 J. Brosnan, Tennesse, USA	Developing a model to predict synthetic turfgrass surface temperature using atmospheric conditions. A.W. Thoms, J. Brosnan and J.C. Sorochan

12.00 Lunch / poster session. 19 posters related to sessions I-III are attended by authors from 12:30 to 13:15

13.15 ETS General Assembly

Session III: Turfgrass winter diseases Oral presentations
14.15 P.L. Koch, Wisconsin, USA	Effect of snow cover on the degradation of the fungicides iprodione and chlorothalonil on golf course turfgrass. P.L. Koch, J.C. Stier and J.P. Kerns
14.27 T. Espevig, Norway	Evaluation of resistance to pink snow mold of velvet bentgrass cultivars in controlled environments T. Espevig, A. Tronsmo, L. Hjeljord, B. Huang, C. Xu, M. DaCosta, B.B. Clarke, A. M. Tronsmo and T.S. Aamlid.

15.15 Departure of buses for excursion

Tuesday 26 June

Session IV: Sustainable turfgrass water management Oral presentations
8.15 T.S. Aamlid, Norway	Turfgrass water consumption on green and fairway as a function of turfgrass species and day number after irrigation to field capacity T.S. Aamlid, A. Kvalbein, G.Kusliene, T. Pettersen and A.A. Steensohn
8.27 E. Lyons, Canada	Irrigation frequency influences moss encroachment on simulated creeping bentgrass golf greens E.M. Lyons, K.S. Jordan, D.Hudner and D. McGowan
8.39 V. Marchione, Italy	Effect of Different Irrigation Regimes on Turf Quality of Warm Season Species in Mediterranean Climate. V. Marchione
8.51 M. Petrovic, New York, USA	Pesticide fate in sodded Kentucky bluegrass lawns in reponse to irrigation - M.R.Slavens and M. Petrovic
9.03 D.G. de Barreda, Spain	Germination rate of bermudagrass overseeding cultivars with increasing water salinity levels D.G. de Barreda, J. Bellon and P.E. McCullogh

9.15 Presentation by sponsoring company	Aquatrols

09:20 Introduction of posters related to session IV Posters, scientific
9.21 T. Espevig, Norway	Effects of root zone composition and irrigation regime on performance of velvet bentgrass putting greens. I. Turf quality and leaching. - T. Espevig and T.S. Aamlid
9.22 T. Espevig, Norway	Effects of root zone composition and irrigation regime on performance of velvet bentgrass putting greens. II. Playability, thatch, root development, and soil water repellency. T. Espevig and T.S. Aamlid
9.23 I. Seppoloni, Italy	Effect of irrigation and fertilisation on two warm season turfgrass species in central Italy I. Seppoloni, N. Staglianò, S. Cecchi, R. Trojanis, M. Napoli and G. Argenti
9.24 I. Roohollahi, Iran	Biochemical response of some native Iranian grasses under drought stress I. Roohollahi, N. A. Khoshkholgh Sima and M. Kafi
9.25 T.S. Aamlid, Norway	Water consumption and irrigation strategies on golf course fairways T.S. Aamlid, A. Kvalbein and T. Pettersen
9.26 J. Knox, UK	Irrigation Water Sourcing for Cricket in England and Wales I.T. James, A. Carmichael, A. Daccache, J. Knox and K. Weatherhead
9.27 Short break

Session V: Tuftgrass fertilization for quality turf and environment friendliness Oral presentations
09.35 T. Ericsson, Sweden	Demand- driven fertilization. I. Nitrogen productivity of four high-maintenence turf grass species T. Ericsson, K. Blombäck and A. Neumann
9.47 K. Blomback, Sweden	Influence of fertilization regime on carbohydrate content of turf grass - K. Blombäck
09.59 A. Kvalbein, Norway	Impact of mowing height and late autumn fertilization on winter survival and spring performance of golf greens in the Nordic countries. - A. Kvalbein and T.S. Aamlid
10.11 E.H. Ervin, Virginia, USA	Biosolids as an alternative fertilizer source for sustainable tall fescue sod production in Virginia USA E.H. Ervin, J.D. Cataldi, X. Zhang and G. Evanylo
10.23 E.A. Guertal, Georgia, USA	Evaluation of organic fertilizer sources for Southeastern (USA) Turfgrass Maintenance E.A. Guertal
10.30 Break & refreshments

10:50 Introduction of posters related to session Posters, scientific
10.51 M. Petrovic, New York	USA Influence of single nitrogen application rates on the extent of nitrogen leaching from sand-based and sandy loam rootzones A.M. Petrovic and J.J. Barlow
10.52 T. Ericsson, Sweden	Demand- driven fertilization. II. Influence of deman-driven fertilization on shoot nitrogen concentration, growth rate, fructan storage and playing quality of golf turf T. Ericsson, A. Kvalbein, K. Blombäck and A. Neumann
10.53 M.A.Harivandi, California, USA	Reducing green waste and nitrogen use on lawns with grasscycling Y. Zhang, D.W. Burger and M.A. Harivandi
10.54 O.C. Trandem, Norway	Turfgrass establishment from sod: Effects of fertilizer type, biostimulants, sod age and sod washing O.C. Trandem and T.S. Aamlid
10.55 M.A.Garrison, Wisconsin, USA	Aesthetic and environmental quality comparison of traditional and alternative turfgrass management programs M.A. Garrison, J.C. Stier, D.J. Soldat, J. Kerns and R.C. Williamson
Posters, technical
10.56 C.R. Williamson, Wisconsin, USA	Effect of a natural organic fertilizer as an alternative means of mitigating vertebrate damage in turf infested with white grubs C.R. Williamson

Session VI: Turfgrass rootzones and thatch control
11.00 N.E. Christians, Iowa, USA	The Use Of Coproducts From The Biofuel Industry In Turfgrass Management N.E. Christians
11.12 S. Magni, Italy	Hydrological Characteristics of Some Volcanic Materials as Affected by Internal Porosity M. Volterrani and S. Magni
11.24 S. Hejduk, Czech Rep.	Evaluation of the depth and proportion of water retentive amendment materials in sports surface constructions S. Hejduk, S.W. Baker and C.A. Spring
11.36 P. Nektarios, Greece	Semi-extensive green roof substrate type and depth effects on Zoysia matrella ‘Zeon’ establishment and drought tolerance under different irrigation regimens N. Ntoulas1, P.A. Nektarios, K. Spaneas and N. Kadoglou
11:50 Introduction to posters related to sessions VI Posters, scientific
11.51 W. Henle, Germany	Measuring shear strength on football pitches B. Holzinger, W. Henle, H. Schneider, F. Florineth and W. Claupein
11.53 T. Espevig, Norway	Thatch control on newly established velvet bentgrass putting greens in Scandinavia Espevig Tatsiana, Molteberg Bjørn , Tronsmo Anne Marte, Tronsmo Arne, and . Aamlid Trygve S
11.54 M.J. Carrol, Maryland, USA	Sorption of organic pollutants to thatch as influenced by thatch chemical properties R.M. Leshin and M.J. Carroll.
Posters, technical
11.55 G. Jaaback, UK	Appreviation of limitations in the condition of the sub-grade G. Jaaback

12.00 Lunch / Poster session. 16 posters related to sessions IV-VI are attended by authors from 12:30 to 13:30
Session VII: Tuftgrass and society
Oral presentations

13.30 A.M.D. Jensen, Denmark	Nordic golf players' perception of quality A.M.D. Jensen and F.S. Jensen
13:42 Introduction of posters related to session VII Posters, scientific
13.43 M. Strandberg, Sweden	Nordic cooperation between authorities and non-governmental organisations for creating multifunctional golf courses and healthy ecosystems M. Strandberg and K. Schmidt

Session VIII: Tuftgrass overseeding and weed control
13.45 J.S. McElroy, Alabama, USA	Trifolium establishment and maintenance within warm-season turfgrass swards: Results and interpretations J.S. McElroy and J.D. McCurdy
13.57 F. Lulli, Italy	Converting bentgrass putting greens to hybrid bermudagrass by transplant of single potted plants M. Volterrani, S. Magni, F.Lulli, M.,Mocioni, P. Croce, A. De Luca A. and N. Grossi
14.09 W.J. Johnston, Washington, USA	Poa annua control with methiozolin in Agrostis stolonifera golf greens - W.J. Johnston and C.T. Golob
14.21 K.M. Han, Pennsylvania, USA	Comparison of low vs. high-input management strategies on annual meadowgrass populations on golf course putting greens K.M. Han and J.E. Kaminski
14.33 Short break

14:45 Introduction of posters related to sessions VIII and IX Posters, scientific
14.46 D.G. de Barreda, Spain	Bermudagrass overseeding comparison with different Lolium species and commercial varieties D. Gómez de Barreda, J. Bellón, P.E. McCullough
14.47 F.B. Lopez, Barbados	Turf surface quality characteristics as affected by weeds on a cricket field D.N. Fergus, F.B. Lopez and L.E. Chinnery
14.48 V. Marchione, Italy	Effectiveness and selectivity of some post-emergence herbicides for early weed control in cool season turfgrass. V. Marchione, C. Lasorella and M. Fracchiolla
14.49 W.J. Johnston, Washington, USA	Multiple autumn applications of mesotrione and mesotrione plus ethofumesate for selective post-emergence Poa annua L. suppression in Poa pratensis L. fairways C.T. Golob and W.J. Johnston
14.50 E. Ervin, Virginia, USA	An integrated nutritional and chemical approach to Poa annua suppression in creeping bentgrass putting greens E.H. Ervin, N. Reams and X. Zhang
14.51 M.T. Elmore, Tennessee, USA	Strategies for controlling annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) using HPPD-inhibiting herbicides applied with urea-N fertilizer M.T. Elmore, J.T. Brosnan and G.K. Breeden
14.52 McCarty, South Carolina, USA	Dollar spot disease control comparing synthetic to non-synthetic fungicides J.W. Marvin, L.B. McCarty, S.B. Martin, C.E. Wells and W.C. Bridges
14.53 R. Rioux, Wisconsin, USA	Prevalence and Genetic Structure of Sclerotinia homoeocarpa on Commercial Creeping Bentgrass Seed R. Rioux, B. van Ryzin, J. Shultz, and J. Kerns
14.54 F.C. Waltz jr, Georgia, USA	Opportunities for non-synthetic pesticides in pest management and fertility of warm-season turfgrass F.C. Waltz Jr.

Posters, technical
14.55 H. Nijenstein, Netherlands	Microclover suppresses weeds and combines well with grasses H. Nijenstein

15.00 Coffee / Poster session. 11 posters related to sessions VII-IX are attended by authors from 15:00 to 15:45

Session IX: Control of turfgrass diseases
15.45 L. Beirn, New Jersey, USA	Molecular Identification, Diagnosis, and Infectivity of Puccinia Species Causing Rust Diseases of Turfgrass L.A. Beirn, B.B. Clarke, W.A. Meyer and J.A. Crouch
15.57 F.C. Waltz jr, Georgia, USA	Effect of Microbial Populations in Compost on the Suppression of Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) J.B. Workman and F.C. Waltz Jr.
16.09 C. Schmid, New Jersey, USA	Effect of Nitrogen Form on Anthracnose Disease of Annual Bluegrass Turf C. Schmid, B.B. Clarke and J.A. Murphy

16.30 Concluding session ETS president

17.00 End of program

19.00 Dinner at hotel

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The 3rd ETS International Conference in Kristiansand, Norway, from june 24th to 26th 2012

Program outline

Monday 25 June

Session I: Turfgrass species and varieties for the future
Oral presentations (10 min. presentation + 2 min. comments / questions)

Session II: Turfgrass biomass production and carbon sequestration
Oral presentations

Session III: Turfgrass winter diseases
Oral presentations

Tuesday 26 June

Session IV: Sustainable turfgrass water management
Oral presentations

Session V: Tuftgrass fertilization for quality turf and environment friendliness
Oral presentations

Session VI: Turfgrass rootzones and thatch control

Session VII: Tuftgrass and society

Session VIII: Tuftgrass overseeding and weed control

Session IX: Control of turfgrass diseases

The 3rd ETS International Conference in Kristiansand, Norway, from june 24th to 26th 2012

Program outline

Monday 25 June

Session I: Turfgrass species and varieties for the future Oral presentations (10 min. presentation + 2 min. comments / questions)

Session II: Turfgrass biomass production and carbon sequestration Oral presentations

Session III: Turfgrass winter diseases Oral presentations

Tuesday 26 June

Session IV: Sustainable turfgrass water management Oral presentations

Session V: Tuftgrass fertilization for quality turf and environment friendliness Oral presentations

Session VI: Turfgrass rootzones and thatch control

Session VII: Tuftgrass and society

Session VIII: Tuftgrass overseeding and weed control

Session IX: Control of turfgrass diseases

Session I: Turfgrass species and varieties for the future
Oral presentations (10 min. presentation + 2 min. comments / questions)

Session II: Turfgrass biomass production and carbon sequestration
Oral presentations

Session III: Turfgrass winter diseases
Oral presentations

Session IV: Sustainable turfgrass water management
Oral presentations

Session V: Tuftgrass fertilization for quality turf and environment friendliness
Oral presentations