Turfgrass
Athletic Fields
Athletic fields play an important part in Florida's recreational and competitive outdoor sports. From high school, college and professional team sports, a quality playing surface is appreciated by all participants and produces a pleasing appearance to spectators. This presentation covers some of the many aspects of turfgrass varieties and management for sports turfgrass fields.
Presenter
Jason Dettman-Kruse is an assistant professor with the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department. Dr. Dettman-Kruse teaches Turfgrass Culture, Golf and Sports Turf Management, and team teaches Landscape and Turfgrass Management. He also serves as facilities director of the Turfgrass Environtron and his research includes irrigation scheduling, remote sensing and the relationship between athletic surfaces and player safety.
Virtual Reality Tours
- Florida Field
See 360° view of Florida Field from the 45 yard line in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. - Turfgrass Field Laboratory
See 360° view of the C.G. Horn Turfgrass Field Laboratory in Citra.
Videos
- Athletic Fields
- Chinch & Bill Bugs
- Fertilization Nutrient Leaching
- Grass Biotechnology
- Nematodes
- Rapid Turfgrass Service
- Silicon & Turfgrass
- Smart Water Application Technology
- Turfgrass Cultivars
Video Presentations
- Environmental Considerations for Artificial Turfgrass Systems
- Nutrient Leaching
- Turf and the Environment: Can They Co-Exist?
- Water Use and Conservation in Florida Turfgrass
