Research efforts to improve cultivar quality include selecting for stress tolerance and disease resistance as well as finer leaf texture, a rich green color, and better sward density. Several cultivars included in the 2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test performed well and showed good brown patch resistance in south central Kansas during the 2016 growing season

Griffin, J.

Hoyle, J.

Kennelly, M.

Parsons, L.

Shelton, Michael J.

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Kansas State University

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports Volume 3 Issue 4 Turfgrass Research Article 14 7-2017 2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test: 2016 Data L. Parsons Kansas State University, lparsons@ksu.edu Michael J. Shelton Kansas State University, mshelton@ksu.edu M. Kennelly Kansas State University, kennelly@ksu.edu See next page for additional authors This report is brought to you for free and open access by New Prairie Press. It has been accepted for inclusion in Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports by an authorized administrator of New Prairie Press. Copyright 7-2017 Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Contents of this publication may be freely reproduced for educational purposes. All other rights reserved. Brand names appearing in this publication are for product identification purposes only. No endorsement is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products not mentioned. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow this and additional works at: https://newprairiepress.org/kaesrr  Part of the Horticulture Commons, and the Plant Pathology Commons Recommended Citation Parsons, L.; Shelton, Michael J.; Kennelly, M.; Griffin, J.; and Hoyle, J. (2017) "2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test: 2016 Data," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 3: Iss. 4. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7163 2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test: 2016 Data Abstract Research efforts to improve cultivar quality include selecting for stress tolerance and disease resistance as well as finer leaf texture, a rich green color, and better sward density. Several cultivars included in the 2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test performed well and showed good brown patch resistance in south central Kansas during the 2016 growing season. Keywords brown patch, resistance, tall fescue, transition zone, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, NTEP Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Cover Page Footnote This research was sponsored by a grant from the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. Authors L. Parsons, Michael J. Shelton, M. Kennelly, J. Griffin, and J. Hoyle This research report is available in Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: https://newprairiepress.org/kaesrr/vol3/iss4/14 Kansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension ServiceK-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.Turfgrass Research  2017View all turfgrass research reports online at: http://newprairiepress.org/kaesrrJuly 20172012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test: 2016 DataLinda R. Parsons, Michael J. Shelton, Megan M. Kennelly,  Jason J. Griffin, and Jared A. HoyleSummary. Research efforts to improve cultivar quality include selecting for stress tolerance and disease resistance as well as finer leaf texture, a rich green color, and better sward density. Several cultivars included in the 2012 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Tall Fescue Test performed well and showed good brown patch resistance in south central Kansas during the 2016 growing season.Rationale. The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) locates studies nationwide to evaluate cultivars of a variety of turfgrass species under all types of environmental conditions. Wichita, KS, was selected for an ancillary trial of the 2012 National Tall Fescue Test, emphasizing brown patch resistance. Tall fescue is the best-adapted cool-season turfgrass for Kansas’s transition zone because it is drought and heat tolerant and has few serious insect and disease problems. Efforts to improve cultivar quality include selecting for stress tolerance and disease resistance, as well as finer leaf texture, a rich green color, and better sward density.Objective. The objective of this research was to evaluate tall fescue cultivars for brown patch resistance and general quality under south central Kansas growing con-ditions and submit data collected to the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program.Study Description. On September 11, 2012, we seeded 116 tall fescue cultivars and experimental lines at the John C. Pair Horticultural Center in Wichita, KS. The study was established in a randomized complete block design with three replications that comprised 348 individual plots measuring 5 × 5 feet. Before seeding, we incor-porated nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) as a 13-13-13 fertilizer into the study plots at a rate of 1 lb NPK/1000 ft2. During 2016, we fertilized the Kansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension Serviceplots with urea on March 17, June 6, and November 1 at 1.0 lb N/1000 ft2. We applied Prodiamine pre-emergent herbicide on March 10, Triplet herbicide on April 19 for white clover, and Dylox insecticide on August 11 for white grubs. We received 11.93 inches of rain in August and 15.56 in September. During both months, there was a period of time within which the plots were under water for more than 12 hours. The rain caused infrequent mowing and at a slightly higher setting than we had hoped for. We mowed weekly, when possible, at a mowing height of 3.0 to 3.5 inches and dropped clippings. We irrigated when necessary to prevent turf stress or dormancy.We rated the study visually on a scale of 1 to 9 with 1 = poorest measure, 6 = accept-able, and 9 = optimum measure. We rated percent brown patch infestation visually on a scale of 0 to 100%. During 2016, we collected data on spring green up on March 22, brown patch resistance on August 23, and percent brown patch infestation on August 24. We rated overall quality on March 31, April 26, May 26, June 28, July 25, August 30, September 29, and October 25. Quality ratings were influenced by degree of cover, weed infestation, and disease resistance, as well as turf color, texture, and density. Results. We started the 2016 growing season by looking at spring greenup when the overall study visually appeared to be about 50% green. The varieties that broke dor-mancy the earliest were PPG-TF-156 (Avenger II), Regenerate, PPG-TF-169, Burl TF-2 (GTO), and T31 (Maestro) (Table 1). Throughout the growing season, which ran from March to October, we rated the turf monthly for quality. The average best performers for the year were PPG-TF-137 (Paramount), DZ1 (Temple), Pick-W43 (Rebounder), U43 (4th Millennium SRP), PPG-TF-172 (Valkyrie LS), and W45 (Traverse 2 SRP). At mid-August, we rated the plots for brown patch resistance and percent brown patch infestation. We found that Burl TF-136 (Hot Rod), LTP-FSD (Leonardo), PST-5RO5 (Swagger), U43 (4th Millennium SRP), PST-5EV2 (Em-brace), and ATF 1754 showed the greatest resistance to brown patch.Complete 2012 National Tall Fescue Test results and more information on NTEP can be found online at http://www.ntep.org/.AcknowledgmentThis research was sponsored by a grant from the National Turfgrass Evaluation  Program.Kansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension ServiceTable 1. 2016 performance of tall fescue cultivars at Wichita, KS1,2Cultivar/experimental numberSpringgreenupMarch 22BrownpatchresistanceAugust 23PercentbrownpatchAugust 24Qualityaverage*PPG-TF-137 (Paramount)3 5.7 5.7 13.3 6.2*Pick-W43 (Rebounder) 6.0 5.0 15.0 6.0*DZ1 (Temple) 5.3 5.7 11.7 6.0*U43 (4th Millennium SRP) 6.0 6.0 11.7 6.0*PPG-TF-172 (Valkyrie LS) 5.7 5.7 10.0 5.9*W45 (Traverse 2 SRP) 5.7 5.7 13.3 5.9*RZ2 (Technique) 5.7 5.0 13.3 5.9*PPG-TF-157 (Thor) 6.0 5.0 16.7 5.9Regenerate 6.3 5.3 16.7 5.9*PPG-TF-156 (Avenger II) 6.3 5.7 11.7 5.9*LTP-TWUU (Rockwell) 5.7 5.7 15.0 5.8F711 5.7 5.7 15.0 5.8*Burl TF-136 (Hot Rod) 6.0 6.7 10.0 5.8IS-TF 308 SEL 5.0 4.7 20.0 5.8PPG-TF-169 6.3 5.3 13.3 5.8*PPG-TF-150 (Black Tail) 5.0 5.3 15.0 5.8PPG-TF-138 5.7 5.7 16.7 5.8MET 1 6.0 5.3 15.0 5.8*LTP-F5DPDR (Michelangelo) 5.3 5.7 10.0 5.8ATF 1612 5.3 4.7 18.3 5.7*PPG-TF-105 (Firecracker SLS) 4.7 4.7 26.7 5.7W41 5.3 5.0 18.3 5.7IS-TF 311 5.3 5.7 15.0 5.7*U45 (Reflection) 5.7 5.7 18.3 5.7*LTP-FSD (Leonardo) 4.7 6.0 10.0 5.7*PST-5RO5 (Swagger) 4.3 6.0 10.0 5.7MET-3 5.7 5.0 16.7 5.7*MET 6 SEL (Bloodhound) 6.0 5.3 13.3 5.7*PSG-WE1 (Firewall) 5.7 5.3 18.3 5.7PPG-TF-135 5.7 5.7 11.7 5.7continuedKansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension ServiceCultivar/experimental numberSpringgreenupMarch 22BrownpatchresistanceAugust 23PercentbrownpatchAugust 24QualityaveragePSG-PO1 5.7 5.7 11.7 5.7*Hemi 6.0 5.7 13.3 5.7Fesnova 5.3 5.7 13.3 5.7*DB1 (Kingdom) 5.0 5.0 15.0 5.6*CCR2 (Amity) 6.0 5.0 18.3 5.6*Grande 3 6.0 5.3 15.0 5.6*IS-TF 310 SEL (Crossfire) 5.0 5.3 15.0 5.6*Falcon V 6.0 5.7 10.0 5.6*PPG-TF-152 (Titanium 2LS) 5.3 4.7 20.0 5.6JS 916 5.3 5.0 15.0 5.6PSG-GSD 5.0 5.0 15.0 5.6PST-5BRK 6.0 5.3 15.0 5.6*Burl TF-69 (Hover) 5.0 5.3 16.7 5.6*PPG-TF-170 (Supersonic) 5.7 5.3 16.7 5.6*PST-5EV2 (Embrace) 4.7 6.0 13.3 5.6PPG-TF-115 5.0 4.3 21.7 5.5*S-TF 330 (Diablo) 5.0 4.7 21.7 5.5BIZEM 5.0 5.3 11.7 5.5*IS-TF 284 M2 (Foxhound) 4.7 5.3 13.3 5.5*PST-5SALT (Saltillo) 4.7 5.3 13.3 5.5*ZW 44 (Raptor III) 5.7 5.3 13.3 5.5PST-5EX2 5.7 5.0 16.7 5.5*PPG-TF-147 (Screamer LS) 6.0 5.3 15.0 5.5PST-5MVD 5.3 5.3 15.0 5.5Terrano 5.0 5.3 15.0 5.5*Burl TF-2 (GTO) 6.3 5.3 16.7 5.5*TD1 (Thunderstruck) 4.3 5.3 16.7 5.5*T31 (Maestro) 6.3 5.3 18.3 5.5*PPG-TF-145 (Dynamite LS) 4.3 5.7 15.0 5.5*SRX-TPC (Rowdy) 4.3 4.7 23.3 5.5*Falcon IV 5.0 5.3 13.3 5.5continuedKansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension ServiceCultivar/experimental numberSpringgreenupMarch 22BrownpatchresistanceAugust 23PercentbrownpatchAugust 24QualityaverageK12-MCD 5.0 5.3 13.3 5.5PST-5BPO 5.7 5.3 20.0 5.4ATF 1754 5.3 6.0 18.3 5.4RAD-TF-92 5.3 4.7 20.0 5.4*IS-TF 282 M2 (Turfway) 5.7 5.0 13.3 5.4*Faith 5.3 5.0 18.3 5.4ATF 1704 5.3 5.0 18.3 5.4*IS-TF 289 (Unitus) 4.7 5.3 18.3 5.4ATF 1736 4.7 5.7 20.0 5.4*IS-TF 307 SEL (Houndog) 5.0 4.3 20.0 5.3*PST-5SDT (Rain Dance) 4.7 5.0 30.0 5.3*PPG-TF-151 (Wichita) 4.7 5.3 15.0 5.3*Firebird 2 4.7 4.7 18.3 5.3*TY 10 (Caesar) 5.0 4.7 18.3 5.3PPG-TF-139 (Xtender) 5.0 4.7 20.0 5.3*IS-TF 285 (Nightcrawler) 5.0 5.0 18.3 5.3IS-TF 269 SEL 5.0 5.0 20.0 5.3*PPG-TF-142 (Ares) 4.3 5.0 18.3 5.3IS-TF 276 M2 5.0 4.3 25.0 5.2BAR Fa 121089 5.3 4.7 18.3 5.2PST-5DZP 5.0 5.0 16.7 5.2TF-287 5.0 5.0 20.0 5.2*PST-R5NW (Inspiration) 5.0 5.3 15.0 5.2PST-5GRB (Meridan) 4.7 5.3 16.7 5.2*GO-DFR (Memphis) 5.0 4.3 26.7 5.2*LSD (Rhambler 2 SRP) 5.7 4.3 40.0 5.2RAD-TF-83 5.0 4.7 20.0 5.2*RAD-TF-88 (Olympus) 5.3 4.7 25.0 5.2*IS-TF 291 (Fayette) 5.0 5.3 18.3 5.2PSG-TT4 5.0 5.3 20.0 5.2*Catalyst 5.7 3.7 33.3 5.1B23 5.3 4.0 30.0 5.1continuedKansas State University  Agricultural Experiment Station  and Cooperative Extension ServiceCultivar/experimental numberSpringgreenupMarch 22BrownpatchresistanceAugust 23PercentbrownpatchAugust 24QualityaverageRAD-TF-89 5.3 4.7 18.3 5.1*IS-TF 305 SEL (Rhizing Moon) 4.7 4.7 23.3 5.1*Aquaduct 4.7 5.0 16.7 5.1*Exp TF-09 (Frontline) 5.0 4.0 30.0 5.1IS-TF 272 4.7 4.7 16.7 5.1JS 809 4.0 5.0 16.7 5.1JS 819 4.3 4.3 26.7 5.0PSG-8BP2 4.3 4.7 20.0 5.0K12-05 4.7 4.7 25.0 5.0BAR Fa 121095 4.0 4.0 25.0 5.0*OR-21 (Temptation) 5.3 4.7 20.0 5.0BAR Fa 121091 4.0 5.0 15.0 5.0JS 818 4.3 4.7 23.3 4.9*Bullseye 5.7 4.7 30.0 4.9K12-13 4.0 4.3 25.0 4.8*Annihilator 4.0 3.7 41.7 4.8JS 825 4.3 4.7 28.3 4.8*Warhawk 4.7 3.7 48.3 4.8*Marauder 4.3 5.0 20.0 4.7Comp. Res. SST 4.7 3.7 46.7 4.7204 Res. Blk4 4.7 4.3 36.7 4.7BAR Fa 120878 5.0 5.0 21.7 4.3*Ky-31 5.0 5.0 16.7 3.3LSD4 1.0 1.6 18.1 0.51 Visual ratings based on a scale of 1 to 9 (1 = poorest, 6 = acceptable, and 9 = optimum measure).2 Percent brown patch infestation was rated visually on a scale of 0 to 100%.3 Cultivars marked with “*” were commercially available in 2016.4 To determine statistical differences among entries, subtract one entry’s mean from another’s. If the result is larger than the corre-sponding least significant difference (LSD) value, the two are statistically different.

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