Field evaluation of wetting agent efficacy against localized dry spot, soil moisture, and root system growth on creeping bentgrass putting green turf - UAP.
The intent of this study was to establish the efficiency of wetting agents when applied to creeping bentgrass on a putting green turf with high sand rootzones. Data was collected on the wetting agents' effect on soil moisture, localized dry spots, root system, NDVI, and general environmental data. During the greatest periods of stress, all the liquid wetting agents provided significant relief to LDS when compared to the control group whereas granulated wetting agents did not show significant changes from the control. This pattern is consistent for canopy reflectance data, and soil moisture. General rankings of treatments are as follows: Response 3 > Liquid 2x > Liquid 1x > Liquid 1/2x > Granulated 2x > Granular 1x > Granular 1/2x > Control. Hydrophobicity treatments to the soil effects are inconsistent and patchy.United Agri Products Canada Inc
