Identification should include
- the definition of turfgrass
- species selection
- warm-season (e.g., Bermuda, St. Augustine, zoysia)
- cool-season (e.g., fescue, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to be able to identify turfgrass species?
- How are pesticide management practices different for Kentucky bluegrass vs. a fine fescue?
- What are the differences between warm-season and cool-season grasses?
- How is vernation used to identify turfgrass species?
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