5/11/2021 - By Dr. Jeff Atkinson

In episode #29 we discuss goosegrass with Dr. Matt Elmore of Rutgers University. Long thought of as a weed of southern turf, goosegrass is becoming increasingly problematic in northern regions of the US. Dr. Elmore is leading research to better understand management strategies in cool season turf. In this episode we discuss pre- and postemergence control options, herbicide safening, and as a bonus, we even touch on Poa annua control (yes, control) with annual bluegrass weevil.

More About Dr. Elmore

Dr. Matt Elmore joined the Rutgers faculty as the new weed science extension specialist in turfgrass, landscapes, pastures and forages. Matt earned his B.S. in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University before moving south and earning an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee with a focus in turfgrass weed control. Prior to joining Rutgers, Matt was a Turfgrass Extension Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife in Dallas, TX where his research efforts explored new strategies to control problematic weeds and reduce irrigation inputs in turfgrass. His program at Rutgers will focus on novel strategies to control weeds with fewer pesticide inputs. The program will also focus significant efforts to developing alternatives to synthetic pesticides and understanding the influence of management practices on weed competitiveness.

Dr. Elmore's contact information:

E-Mail: matthew.elmore@rutgers.edu

Website: https://plantbiology.rutgers.edu/faculty/elmore/Matthew-Elmore.html

References:

• Goosegrass Control Update – Rutgers 2020 Virtual Turfgrass Research Field Day
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23EqlG96eYY
• Post-Emergence Goosegrass Control with Speedzone Herbicide
  • https://turf.rutgers.edu/research/reports/2019/193.pdf
• Pre-Emergence Goosegrass Control with Commercially Available Herbicides
  • https://turf.rutgers.edu/research/reports/2017/129.pdf
• Environmental effects on efficacy of herbicides for postemergence goosegrass (Eleusine indica) control.
  • https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77570-5

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