John C. Sorochan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee

John C. Stier, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Tennessee

(623-01-12) Seeing shade in a whole new light could enhance the quality of your course. In this seminar you will learn:

• The various components and types of light needed to grow turf
• Causes of shade stress and the physiological and morphological effects of shade on turf
• How to effectively and accurately assess shade stress on turf
• Management practices that can be implemented to successfully meet the challenges of managing shade-stressed turf 

Seminar details:

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
• Time: 8 a.m. – noon
• Location: Las Vegas, LVCC N233
• Education points: 0.35 education points
• Cost: $75 member, $115 nonmember

This seminar is offered as part of the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference.