Elizabeth Guertal, Ph.D.
Aerification is a frequently used tool for managing compaction and thatch in turfgrass. But in all honesty, there's not much
research that examines how aerification affects the soil and turfgrass. This webcast picks apart the results of work being done at
Auburn University – work that examines the effects of aerification frequency and aerification tine (solid vs. hollow, and various depths) on turf quality and soil compaction. Beth Guertal, Ph.D., covers the basics of physical soil properties, including bulk density, infiltration
and saturated hydraulic conductivity. Results from Auburn’s aerification research is presented, showing how aerification tine
selection can affect soil compaction.
Original presentation date: Jan. 27, 2012
About the instructor
Elizabeth Guertal, Ph.D., is a professor at Auburn University. She earned her bachelor of science degree and master of science degree from The Ohio State University, and
her doctorate from Oklahoma State University. Guertal's research interests and areas of focus include soil fertility, turfgrass management
and the flux of fertilizer nutrients in the turfgrass environment. Her university appointment includes 50% teaching and 50% research.
Guertal's excellence in the turf industry has been well-documented through numerous awards she has received.
Guertal has also taught various turfgrass and educational subjects in Cuba, Argentina, Spain, England, Mauritius, China, New Zealand
and Canada. She has been a GCSAA faculty member since 2007, teaching both seminars and webcasts.
Details
Member price: Free
Non-member price: $60
Chapter price: $100
Education points: 0.2
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