Gwen K. Stahnke
Associate Professor / Extension Specialist
WSU-Puyallup
7612 Pioneer Way E.
Puyallup WA 98371-4998
Phone 253-445-4513
FAX
stahnke@wsu.edu
Education
B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, University of Illinois
M.S. in Agronomy, Texas A&M University
Ph.D. in Horticulture/Forestry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Principal Duties
Planning and implementing extension programs devoted to turfgrass improvement. Applied turfgrass research projects and interdisciplinary research projects with faculty from other departments and universities.
Research
Identification of the effects of preemergence herbicides on turfgrass growth, rooting, and quality. Also of interest are herbicide fate in turfgrass environments, and turfgrass cultural practice systems for water and energy conservation.
Future Program Goals
Distance education courses for turfgrass professionals. Improved interdisciplanary research and on site research for golf course, sports fields and lawn areas.
Significant Program Achievements
USGA Fate of Nitrogen on Putting Green Study, increased emphasis on IPM and Best Management Practices in Turfgrass Systems.
Honors and Awards
Co-Recipiant of 1st Musser International Foundation Turfgrass Scholarship.
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