University of Connecticut
Dept of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
1376 Storrs Road, U-4067
Storrs, CT 06269
Office Location: 113 W.B. Young Building
Telephone: (860) 486-0162
Fax: (860) 486-0682
E-mail: john.inguagiato@uconn.edu
PLSC 3810: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (3 credits; autumn)
Functional turfgrass areas are an important feature of our landscape. Diseases affecting these areas can reduce turf cover limiting the ability of these surfaces to provide recreational, esthetic, and environmental functions. To address these concerns my program provides two primary outreach activities:
Turfgrass Disease Diagnostic Center. Professional turfgrass managers may submit samples for diagnosis and recommendations.
Work with the professional green industry to identify issues related to existing and emerging turfgrass diseases and disease management in Connecticut and throughout New England. Conduct research to develop sustainable approaches to effective disease control based on integrated pest management concepts
My research program focuses on assessment of cultural management practices that may reduce the incidence and severity of turfgrass diseases, and evaluate practices that may predispose turf to disease. Identify new turfgrass pathogens and determine best management practices for their control.The overall goal of my research program is to develop sustainable turfgrass disease management practices that meet the functional needs of turfgrass systems.
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2013. Topdressing sand particle shape and incorporation effects on anthracnose severity of an annual bluegrass putting green. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 12:127-133.
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2010. Anthracnose development on annual bluegrass affected by seedhead and vegetative growth regulators. Applied Turfgrass Science doi:10.1094/ATS-2010-0923-01-RS. view
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Anthracnose disease and annual bluegrass putting green performance affected by mowing and lightweight rolling. Crop Sci. 49:1454-1462. PDF
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Anthracnose of annual bluegrass putting green turf influenced by trinexapac-ethyl application interval and rate. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 11:207-218. PDF
Crouch, J., Inguagiato, J.C., 2009. First report of anthracnose disease of ornamental feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutifolia 'Karl Foerster') caused by Colletotrichum cereale. Plant Dis. 93:203.
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2008. Anthracnose severity on annual bluegrass influenced by nitrogen fertilization, growth regulators, and verticutting. Crop Sci. 48:1595-1607. PDF
Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Mowing and rolling strategies to manage anthracnose on annual bluegrass greens. Golf Course Manage. 77(5):111-116. PDF
Murphy, J., Wong, F., Tredway, L. Crouch, J., Inguagiato, J., Clarke, B., Hsiang, T., and Rossi, F. 2008. Best management practices for anthracnose on annual bluegrass turf. Golf Course Manage. 76(8):93-104. PDF
Murphy, J.A., Inguagiato, J.C., Clarke, B.B., Park, B.S., Lawson, T.J. 2007. Cultural management of anthracnose disease on annual bluegrass. USGA Green Section Record 45(6):8-13. PDF
