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Introduction

National Turf Evaluation Program

Overseeding and Transition

Arizona Meteorological Network

Linear Gradient Irrigation System

Lysimeters

Salinity Tolerance

Heat Tolerance


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Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
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Karsten Turfgrass
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Linear Gradient Irrigation System


A Linear Gradient Irrigation System is used to determine water requirements and evaluate drought tolerance of modern bermudagrass cultivars. Turfgrass quality under a decreasing water gradient is being monitored. Bermudagrass survival and rooting potential under drought conditions are being determined.