Dr. Florence Sessoms - Researcher in the Department of Horticultural Science
5/12/2022 - By Dr. Jeff Atkinson
Episode #41 – Dr. Florence Sessoms – University of Minnesota Turfgrass Researcher
In Episode #41 The TurPhDudes are joined by Dr. Florence Sessoms, Turfgrass Researcher at University of Minesota. In this interview Dr. Sessoms discusses her research into interactions of turfgrass with soil microbial communities and mycorrhizal associations.
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Professional Bio: During my Ph.D. in Switzerland (University of Fribourg) and postdoctoral position at the Boyce Thompson Institute (Cornell, USA), I worked to understand the phosphate and nitrogen regulation allowing arbuscular mycorrhizal establishment inside the root. I find mycorrhizal interactions with land plants fascinating because fossil evidence shows their presence in plants million years ago, with similar internal structures. Working with turfgrasses at the University of Minnesota, I would like to apply my mycorrhizal expertise to develop novel applications, such as using mycorrhizal inoculum to facilitate more sustainable management practices for lawns, greens, fairway and rough.
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About Dr. Jeff Atkinson
Dr. Jeff Atkinson serves as Harrell’s Director of Agronomy for the Northern United States. In this role, Dr. Atkinson is responsible for the testing and development of proprietary products to expand Harrell’s portfolio and to provide technical support to our sales representatives and customers.
Dr. Atkinson has experience in research and development across several disciplines of golf course agronomics. His work can be found in both industry and peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Atkinson has worked in the turf industry for 15 years and holds a bachelors, masters, and doctorate degree from Clemson University. His graduate research focused on the physiological effects of shade on putting green turf, herbicide efficacy and turfgrass tolerance, and biology of invasive species.
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