Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1948 | Weiland, William Keith | M.S. |
Title: Influence of soil moisture and reaction of the effectiveness and persistence of pre-emergence applications of 2, 4-D as measured by seedling emergence
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H. B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy -- advisor
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1950 | Watson, James R. Jr. | Ph.D. |
Title: Irrigation and compaction on established fairway turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1951 | Linlie, Neal Wright | Ph.D. |
Title: Variations in seed-set, pollen quality, yield, frequency of micro sporocyte quartets showing micronuclei among plants of red fescue Festuca rubra L and Fallax.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy — advisor
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. R.B. Alderfer, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.R. Fortmann, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.W. Pope, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1951 | Stanford, John P | Ph.D. |
Title: Adaptation of herbaceous materials for highway slope control.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy — advisor
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.W. Pope, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
- Dr. C.C. Wernham, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1952 | Harper II, John C. | Ph.D. |
Title: Relationship of aerification, irrigation, and compaction to phosphorus penetration, root development, and population changes in a mixed turf of permanent grasses
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.W. Pope, Head, Dept. of Botany
- Dr. R.P. Pennington, Prof. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.W. Thurston, Prof. of Botany
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1952 | Merkel, Edward John | M.S. |
Title: Effect of aerification on water runoff from established turf at various levels of soil moisture, soil compaction, and rates of water application.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.R. Albrecht, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. R.B. Alderfer, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1953 | Romberger, John Albert | M.S. |
Title: Nitrification rates and value of some urea-formaldehyde fertilizers for growth of turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy — thesis advisor
- Dr. H.B. Sprague, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1955 | Nelson, Myles F. | M.S. |
Title: A comparison of various methods of correcting soil compaction under established bentgrass turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy — co-advisor
- Dr. R.B. Alderfer, Dept. of Agronomy — co-advisor
- Dr. H.R. Fortmann, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. L.T. Kardos, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1957 | Duich, Joseph Michael | Ph.D. |
Title: The extent of aberrants produced by Merion Kentucky Bluegrass, Poa pratensis L., as determined by first and second generation progeny tests.
Committee Members (known)
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.R. Fortmann, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.B. Sprague, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Paul Grun, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
- Dr. Russell Larson, Dept. of Horticulture
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1958 | Schmidt, Richard Edward | M.S. |
Title: The effect of 2, 4-D on various turfgrass species at different stages of seedling growth.
Committee Members
- Prof. H.B. Musser, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H.B. Sprague, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. J. L. Starling, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1960 | Swartz, Walter E. | M.S. |
Title: The effects of compaction on the physical properties of sand-soil-peat mixtures at various moisture contents.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. H.B. Sprague, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Louis T. Kardos, Prof. of Soil Technology — thesis advisor
- Dr. A.J. Kovar
- Dr. H.W. Highee
- Dr. L.J. Johnson
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1964 | Dudeck, Albert Eugene | Ph.D. |
Title: A preliminary investigation on the reproductive and morphological behavior of several Colonial Bentgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Walter I. Thomas, Prof. of Agronomy — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Howard B. Sprague, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. J.E. Wright
- Dr. J.L. Starling, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. A.C. Richer, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1966 | Slater, Richard Alexander | M.S. |
Title: The evaluation of several nitrogen fertilizer formulations on Merion Kentucky Bluegrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Asst. Prof. of Soil Technology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Walter I. Thomas, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1967 | Downs, William Gershom | M.S. |
Title: Effects of siduron on crabgrass and several turfgrass species.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Walter I. Thomas, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. J.L. Starling, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. D.V. Waddington, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1967 | Shoop, George Jerome | Ph.D. |
Title: The effects of various coarse textured material and peat on the physical properties of Hagerstown soil for turfgrass production.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Louis T. Kardos, Prof. of Soil Technology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Walter I. Thomas, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Drs. A.S. Hunter, G.W. McKee, H.B. Couch, D.V. Waddington, J.R. Bloom
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1968 | Shelly, Christopher H. | M.S. |
Title: The VSC of loxynil, Bromoxynil, 2, 4-D and Dicamba for broadleaf weed control in seedling turfgrasses.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. J.M. Duich, Dept. of Agronomy — advisor
- Dr. D.V. Waddington, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. S.M. Raleigh, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. R.W. Cleveland, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. J.L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1969 | Goldberg, Clifford W. | M.S. |
Title: An evaluation of two benzimidazole fungicides on several turfgrass diseases.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1969 | Keckley, Blaine William | M.S. |
Title: Influence of ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass types and seeding rates on turfgrass establishment.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science - thesis advisor
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1969 | Moberg, Edwin Louis | M.S. |
Title: Evaluation of nitrogen sources for turfgrass fertilization.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. L.F. Marriott, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology - thesis advisor
- Dr. Walter I. Thomas, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Dept. of Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1969 | Perkins, A. Thomas | Ph.D. |
Title: Inbreeding and pathogen inoculation response of colonial bentgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. Roy G. Creech, Dept. of Horticulture
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1969 | Zimmerman, Tommy Lynn | M.S. |
Title: Infiltration rates and fertility levels of physically amended Hagerstown soil.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. W.I. Thomas, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Ernest L. Bergman, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Louis T. Kardos, Prof. of Soil Physics
- Dr. J.W. Mastalerz
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1972 | Moberg, Edwin Louis | Ph.D. |
Title: Turfgrass cultivar identification by peroxidase isoenzyme composition.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Asst. Prof. Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1973 | Zimmerman, Tommy Lynn | Ph.D. |
Title: The effect of amendment, compaction, soil depth, and time on various physical properties of physically modified Hagerstown soil.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Louis T. Kardos, Prof. of Soil Physics
- Dr. Ernest L. Bergman, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Francis Witham, Assoc. Prof. of Biology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1975 | Sheffer, Kim M. | M.S. |
Title: Physiological and morphological effects of mowing management.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. J.M. Duich, Dept. of Agronomy — co-advisor
- Dr. T.L. Watschke, Dept. of Agronomy — co-advisor
- Dr. D.V. Waddington, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. J.S. Shenk, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. H. Cole, Dept. of Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1975 | Wehner, David J. | M.S. |
Title: Separation of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) cultivars using peroxidase isoenzyme composition.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Technology
- Dr. G.W. McKee
- Dr. R.L. McCarl
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1976 | Long, Forrest William | M.S. |
Title: Control of Poa annua L. on turf areas with growth regulators.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. D.V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Joseph D. Harrington
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1976 | Turner, Thomas Reams | M.S. |
Title: Factors affecting soil test results and recommendations for turfgrass areas.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. L.F. Marriott
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1976 | Warren, Clifford | Ph.D. |
Title: Variable dollar spot tolerance and pythium blight stimulation with Benzimidazole fungicides in turfgrasses.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. H. Cole, Dept. of Plant Pathology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. J.M. Duich, Dept. of Agronomy — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. D.H. Petersen, Dept. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. R.R. Nelson, Dept. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. D.V. Waddington, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1978 | Brede, Andrew Douglas | M.S. |
Title: Physical characteristics of Kentucky bluegrass turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1978 | Casnoff, David Michael | M.S. |
Title: Soil strength and soil temperature: their effects on root growth of tall fescue.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Daniel D. Fritton, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Physics — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. William A. Kendall, Adjunct Prof. of Crop Physiology
- Dr. Charles J. Hillson, Prof. of Botany
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1979 | Wehner, David Joseph | Ph.D. |
Title: Heat tolerance of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1980 | Bowling, Sandra Odell | M.S. |
Title: A varietal purity testing system for ryegrass (Lolium spp.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Guy W. McKee, Prof. of Agronomy — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Larry J. Kuhns, Assoc. Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1980 | Hummel, Norman William Jr. | M.S. |
Title: Evaluation of slow-release nitrogen sources for turfgrass fertilization.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Richard H. Fox, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1980 | Tindal, Bruce W. | M.E. |
Title: Factors influencing students in the turfgrass winter course program to select a golf course career.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Daryl K. Heasley, Dept. of Rural Sociology Extension — advisor
- Dr. J.M. Duich, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1980 | Turner, Thomas Reams | Ph.D. |
Title: Soil test calibration studies for turfgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Cyril B. Smith, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Jon K. Hall, Asst. Prof. of Soil Chemistry
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1980 | Welterlen, Mark Stephen | M.S. |
Title: Techniques for automated temperature measurements in the microenvironment of Kentucky bluegrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Charles T. Morrow, Prof. of Agricultural Engineering
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1981 | Throssell, Clark Stuart | M.S. |
Title: Management factors affecting putting green speed.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1982 | Brede, Andrew Douglas | Ph.D. |
Title: Interaction of three turfgrass species.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. Gerard A. Jung, Adjunct Prof. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1982 | Hummel, Norman William Jr. | Ph.D. |
Title: Evaluation of sulfur coated urea for fertilization of turfgrasses.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Richard H. Fox, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Cyril B. Smith, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1982 | Welterlen, Mark Stephen | Ph.D. |
Title: The effects of microenvironment and nitrogen fertility on tissue components and cold hardiness of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Gerard A. Jung, Adjunct Prof. of Agronomy
- Dr. Harold G. Marshall, Adjunct Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Frances H. Witham, Prof. of Horticulture and Plant Physiology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1984 | Breuninger, James Markward | Ph.D. |
Title: Growth regulation of cool-season turfgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Richard N. Arteca, Asst. Prof. of Olericulture
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Loren D. Tukey, Prof. of Pomology
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1984 | Howard, Harold F | Ph.D. |
Title: Physiological aspects of variable high-temperature tolerance among Kentucky bluegrass genotypes.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Richard N. Arteca, Asst. Prof. of Olericulture
- Dr. Robert H. Hamilton, Prof. of Biology
- Dr. Jack C. Shannon, Prof. of Horticulture Physiology
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1984 | Landschoot, Peter J. | M.S. |
Title: Comparison of nitrogen fertilizers on Kentucky bluegrass turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Richard H. Fox, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Cyril B. Smith, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1985 | Nelson, Eric K. | M.S. |
Title: Breeding and selection for rhizomatous colonial bentgrasses, Agrostis tenuis Sibth.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. James L. Starling, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Richard Craig, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1985 | Langlois, Steven Roy | M.S. |
Title: Practices affecting putting green speed.
- Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Daniel D. Fritton, Interim Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1986 | Henderson, Richard L. | M.Agr. |
Title: Impact absorbtion characteristics and other properties of turf and soil surfaces.
- Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Chauncey A. Moorehouse, Prof. of Physical Education
- Dr. James C. Wambold, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1987 | Prinster, Mark Gerald | M.S. |
Title: Chemical growth regulation of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) on Pennsylvania roadsides.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Steven F. Fales, Assoc. Prof. of Crop Science
- Dr. Larry J. Kuhns, Assoc. Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture
- Dr. Loren D. Tukey, Prof. of Pomology
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1988 | Spak, David R. | M.S. |
Title: The effect of Mefluidide and cultural practices on the persistence and quality of annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1988 | Rogers III, John N. | Ph.D. |
Title: Impact absorbtion and traction characteristics of turf and soil surfaces.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Chauncey A. Moorehouse, Prof. Emeritus of Physical Education
- Dr. Mian C. Wang, Prof. of Civil Engineering
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1989 | Daniels, Robert Wesley | Ph.D. |
Title: Competitiveness of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and its ability to withstand the invasion of annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Nathan Hartwig, Prof. of Weed Science
- Dr. Cyril B. Smith, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1989 | Fidanza, Michael A. | M.Agr. |
Title: TurfEXS: The development of an expert system for turfgrass management: The weed management module.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Edwin G. Rajotte, Asst. Prof. of Entomology
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Nathan L. Hartwig, Prof. of Weed Science
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1989 | Harrison, Scott A. | M.S. |
Title: Effects of turfgrass establishment method and management on the quantity and nutrient and pesticide content of runoff and leachate.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Drs. A.R. Jarrett, D.F. Kobler, R.O. Mumma
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1990 | Nelson, Erik Kingsley | Ph.D. |
Title: Tissue culture, floral induction, and another development of colonial bentgrasses, Agrostis.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Charles W. Heuser, Assoc. Prof. of Horticultural Physiology
- Dr. Charles H. Boyer, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1990 | Yamamoto, Ikuko | M.S. |
Title: Agrostis cultivar identification and Penncross characterization by electrophoresis.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Larry J. Kuhns, Assoc. Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1990 | Hamilton, George Wesley Jr. | M.S. |
Title: Infiltration rates on experimental and residential lawns.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Albert R. Jarrett, Prof. of Agricultural Engineering
- Dr. Robert L. Cunningham, Prof. of Soil Genesis and Morphology
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1991 | Weiler, Richard Blake | Ph.D. |
Title: Evaluation of morphological and developmental selection criteria for turf-type tall fescue.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Gerard A. Jung, Adjunct Prof. of Agronomy
- Dr. James L. Rosenberger, Assoc. Prof. of Statistics
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1992 | Middour, Robert O. | M.S. |
Title: Development and evaluation of a method to measure traction on turfgrass surfaces.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Asst. Prof. Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Chauncey A. Moorehouse, Prof. Emeritus of Physical Education
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1993 | Clark, Jonathan M. | M.S. |
Title: Nitrogen release from fertilizers containing methylene ureas.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. Emeritus of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Richard H. Fox, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Paul R. Heller, Prof. of Entomology
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1993 | Linde, Douglas Tord | M.S. |
Title: Surface runoff and nutrient transport assessment of creeping bentgrass and perennial ryegrass turf.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. Emeritus of Soil Science
- Dr. Albert R. Jarrett, Prof. Agricultural Engineering
- Dr. Jon K. Hall, Assoc. Prof. of Soil Chemistry
- Dr. Ralph O. Mumma, Distinguished Prof. of Environmental Quality
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1994 | Bevard, Darin S | M.S. |
Title: The effects of dithiopyr on creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris Huds.) and annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding, Interim Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Nathan Hartwig, Prof. of Weed Science
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Asst. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Larry J. Kuhns, Assoc. Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1994 | McNitt, Andrew S. | M.S. |
Title: Effects of turfgrass and soil characteristics on traction.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. Emeritus of Soil Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Chauncey A. Moorehouse, Prof. Emeritus of Physical Education
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1994 | Yamamoto, Ikuko | Ph.D. |
Title: Solid matrix turfgrass seed priming effects on imbition, germination, emergence, growth rate, and post-storage viability.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. Emeritus of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding, Interim Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Prof. of Crop Science
- Dr. Gerard A. Jung, Adjunct Prof. of Agronomy
- Dr. Micheal D. Orzolek, Prof. of Vegetable Crops
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1996 | Clark, Kathy Kallenbach | M.S. |
Title: Mowing height and nitrogen and phosphorus fertility effects on perennial broadleaf weeds in four turf species.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Steven L Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. William S. Curran, Asst. Prof. of Weed Science
- Dr. Jill Deikman, Asst. Prof. of Biology and Biotechnology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1996 | Couillard, Andree-Anne | Ph.D. |
Title: Thatch biodegradation and characterization using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Steven L Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. John S. Shenk, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Gabriella A. Varga, Prof. of Animal Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1996 | Linde, Douglas T. | Ph.D. |
Title: Runoff, erosion, and nutrient transport from creeping bentgrass and perennial ryegrass turfs.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Daniel D. Fritton, Prof. of Soil Physics
- Dr. Albert R. Jarrett, Prof. of Agricultural Engineering
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1997 | Backman, Paul Allen | M.S. |
Title: Variation in pathogenicity, morphology, and RAPD markers of Colletotrichum graminicola from turfgrass hosts.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. David R. Huff, Asst. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Barbara W. Pennypacker, Senior Research Assoc. in Agronomy
- Dr. Gary Moorman, Prof. of Plant Pathology
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1997 | Gates, Melissa Justine | M.S. |
Title: Seed set variation in the presence or absence of foreign pollen in apomictic Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. David R. Huff, Asst. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Richard Craig, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. Majid Foolad, Asst. Prof. of Plant Genetics
- Dr. Andrew G. Stephenson, Prof. of Biology
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2000 | Kauffman III, Gordon L. | M.S. |
Title: The effect of mechanical renovation on phosphorus and sediment runoff from two turfgrasses.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Charles F. Mancino, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Marvin L. Risius, Prof. of Plant Breeding
- Dr. David D. DeWalle, Prof. of Forest Hydrology
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2000 | McNitt, Andrew S. | Ph.D. |
Title: The effects of soil inclusions on soil physical properties and athletic field playing surface quality.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. Emeritus of Soil Science
- Dr. Charles F. Mancino, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Daniel D. Fritton, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. Dennis R. Hiltunen, Assoc. Prof. of Civil Engineering
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2000 | Xu, Xia | Ph.D. |
Title: Annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) and creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) genotypic response to varying levels of micronutrients.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Charles F. Mancino, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. David R. Huff, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Breeding
- Dr. Jonathan P. Lynch, Assoc. Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Jon D. Chorover, Asst. Prof. of Environmental Soil Chemistry
- Dr. Steven L. Fales, Head, Dept. of Agronomy
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2001 | Hamilton, George Wesley Jr. | Ph.D. |
Title: Environmental factors affecting creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass tolerance to ice coverage.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. David R. Huff, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Genetics — thesis advisor
- Dr. Daniel P. Knievel, Assoc. Prof. of Crop Physiology
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Todd A. Sowers, Asst. Prof. of Geosciences
- Dr. A.J. Turgeon, Interim Head, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2002 | Park, Bradley Shane | M.S. |
Title: Evaluation of Dazomet for golf course fairway renovation.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Assoc. Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. A. J. Turgeon, Interim Head, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
- Dr. William S. Curran, Prof. of Weed Science
- Dr. James C. Sellmer, Asst. Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2003 | Gover, Arthur | M.S. |
Title: Refining the process of converting Canada thistle-infested crownvetch to a fineleaf fescue groundcover.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Larry Kuhns, Prof. of Ornamental Horticulture — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. Emeritus of Soil Science
- Dr. David M. Sylvia, Head, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2004 | Kauffman III, Gordon L. | Ph.D. |
Title: The plant growth regulator activity of one biostimulant and its impact on the heat tolerance of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.).
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, Prof. of Turfgrass Science — thesis advisor
- Dr. Richard N. Arteca, Prof. of Horticulture
- Dr. A. Daniel Jones, Sr. Scientist and Director of the Intercollegiate Mass Spectrometry Center
- Dr. Daniel P. Knievel, Prof. of Crop Science
- Dr. Jonathan Lynch, Prof. of Horticulture
- Dr. David M. Sylvia, Head, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
| Year | Author | Type |
| 2004 | Lyons, Eric | Ph.D. |
Title: Root distribution of creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass on golf course putting greens.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. David R. Huff, Assoc. Prof of Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Daniel P. Knievel, Assoc. Prof. of Crop Physiology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. David M. Eissenstat, Prof. of Woody Plant Physiology
- Dr. Peter J. Landschoot, Prof. of Turfgrass Management
- Dr. Jonathan P. Lynch, Prof. of Plant Nutrition
- Dr. Teh-hui Kao, Chair, Intercollege Program in Plant Physiology
Botany
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1947 | Wolff, Emily Tower | Ph.D. |
Title: An experimental study of Colletotrichum graminicolum on fine turf.
Committee Members (unknown)
Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1961 | Moore, Laurence Dale | M.S. |
Title: The influence of environment on the susceptibility of highland bentgrass to foliar blighting incited by Pythium ultimum Trow.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Houston B. Couch, Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology — thesis advisor
- Dr. Livingston, Head, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1964 | Muse, Ronald Robert | M.S. |
Title: The influence of soil nutrition and soil moisture on corticum red thread of Pennlawn and Ranier fescues.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Houston B. Couch, Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology — thesis advisor
- Dr. James Tammen, Head, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1965 | Moore, Laurence Dale | Ph.D. |
Title: Pectic and cellulolytic enzymes associated with Pythium ultimum-blighted highland bentgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Houston B. Couch, Assoc. Prof. of Plant Pathology — thesis advisor
- Dr. James Tammen, Head, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1971 | Brown, Guy Earl | M.S. |
Title: Pathogenicity of five Curvularia species on five turfgrass cultivars.
Committee members (known)
- Dr. Richard R. Nelson — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology, thesis co-advisor
- Dr. James Tammen, Head, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1972 | Fulton, Dennis Edward | M.S. |
Title: Etiological factors associated with fusarium blight of turfgrass.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr., Prof. of Plant Pathology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Paul E. Nelson, Prof. Plant Pathology — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
- Dr. Donald V. Waddington, Prof. of Soil Science
- Dr. James Tammen, Head, Dept. of Plant Pathology
Agricultural Education
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1971 | Litwhiler, Edward Leroy | D.Ed. |
Title: An evaluation of cooperative work experience for high school students utilizing a turgrass resource unit.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. David R. McClay — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. Glenn Z. Stearns — thesis co-advisor
- Dr. William Williams
- Dr. Norman Hoover, Assoc. Prof. of Agricultural Education
- Dr. Joseph M. Duich, Prof. of Turfgrass Science
| Year | Author | Type |
| 1971 | Seiler, Gerald H. | M.Ed. |
Title: Identification and classification of skills needed by employees in turfgrass occupations.
Committee Members (known)
- Dr. Norman K. Hoover, Assoc. Prof. of Agricultural Education
- Dr. Gene M. Love, Assoc. Prof. of Agricultural Education
- Dr. David R. McClay, Head, Dept. of Agricultural Education
