FEATURE Applying Science-based Solutions Toward Solving Turfgrass Management Challenges
Growing playable grasses in shaded and reduced light stadium environments
FIGURE 1. Light-emitting diode (LED; top) and high-pressure sodium (HPS; bottom) supplemental lighting systems for use on turfgrass. (Source: sglsystem.com)
By Rhys Fielder, MS student, Tyler Carr, Ph.D., John Sorochan, Ph.D., and Kyley Dickson, Ph.D.; Plant Sciences’ Turfgrass Science Program at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
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odern-day stadiums are often planned and designed to provide versatile functionality and enhance fan experience. These stadiums are usually promoted as the home of a particular sports team; however, these venues may also become host sites for events year-round that range from concerts to monster truck rallies. Currently, ten of the thirty National Football League (NFL) and eight of the thirty Major League Baseball stadiums are either fully enclosed or have large overhangs covering the seating bowl.
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TENNESSEE TURFGRASS DECEMBER / JANUARY 2024 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org
