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Published on: 4/24/2006
Last Visited: 6/26/2007
World-renown turf expert Dr Karl Danneberger, of Ohio State University, was the keynote speaker at a series of Turf Management Roadshows organised recently by Scotts.The events were held at Alwoodley Golf Club, Leeds; Wentworth; Celtic Manor; and Marriott Dalmahoy, Edinburgh.
During his presentations, Dr Danneberger revealed the latest information and research findings on Scotts' revolutionary new turf growth regulator Primo MAXX.This included work at Ohio State University, which he said has shown cytokinin levels in turf increase with successive applications of the product , possibly as a result of increased root mass through the summer.Cytokinin has been shown to help with drought tolerance.
Dr Danneberger also said: "For the most consistent results with Primo MAXX, avoid going in and out of growth regulation and stick to a programmed approach.If you are looking for more activity don't just up the product rate; it's more effective to stick with the same dose and increase the frequency of application.
"Our experience and research shows Primo MAXX does tend to reduce transpiration rates in turf, so making better use of irrigations and available water and reducing susceptibility to drought."
Scotts technical product manager Simon Barnaby commented: "We were delighted that Dr Danneberger could come and share the latest Primo MAXX findings with the UK.