Top Reasons for Turf Decline on FL Golf Courses

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Please complete this short quiz and earn one MSR by successfully passing (70% or higher) the 10-question quiz. If you have questions please contact Brandon Roll, PGA (broll@pgahq.com).

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Which of the following is not a basic requirement for turfgrass growth and survival? *

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Sunlight

Water

Cart traffic

atmospheric CO2

Photosynthesis is the process where light energy is captured by turfgrass leaves and used to produce carbohydrates that can be stored and used later? *

1 point

True

False

Shade is not a major limiting factor for bermudagrass growth and survival? *

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True

False

Of the listed turfgrass, identify the warm-season turfgrass with the greatest amount of tolerance to shade or low sunlight environments? *

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Bermudagrass

Seashore paspalum

Zoysiagrass

Drought stress occurs when reduced water availability to turfgrass impacts photosynthesis, cooling mechanisms, structure, and nutrient & sugar mobilization? *

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True

False

Which of the following is a symptom of a poorly drained soil and excessive moisture in the soil? *

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Weak and yellow turf

Surface algae

Black layer in the soil

All of the above

Water quality of irrigation water should not be monitored by golf course superintendents in Florida? *

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True

False

Which of the following is a biotic factor that can lead to turf decline? *

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Bermudagrass stunt mite

Fairy ring

Nematodes

Mole crickets

Turf decline in a line or pattern is often a result of human influence or error? *

1 point

True

False

Which of the following is NOT an emerging pest or weed in Florida (at least not at this time)? *

1 point

Annual bluegrass weevil

Tropical signalgrass

Bermudagrass stunt mite

Old world diamondflower

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