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OSU Turfgrass Science

There are approximately 163,800 km2 of cultivated turfgrass in the United States representing an area three times larger than any irrigated agricultural crop. The turfgrass industry contributes approximately $40 billion per year to the United States economy and approximately $1 billion per year to the Oklahoma economy.

Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory

The Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory (TDL) is a subsidiary of the Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University. The TDL is supervised by Dr. Nathan Walker who also teaches and assists graduate students studying turfgrass management how to diagnose samples. The TDL offers rapid diagnosis of turfgrass disorders, with preliminary results delivered in 24-48 hours after initial examination of the samples. Detailed reports will be delivered after the initial diagnosis has been confirmed. The Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory (PDIDL) will continue to offer premier diagnosis of insect and disease problems for plants other than turfgrass.

Turfgrass Science Information 


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