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PUBLICATIONS

Refereed

McElroy, J. S., F. H. Yelverton, M. G. Burton, and C. Brownie.  2005.  Habitat delineation of green and false-green kyllinga (Kyllinga brevifolia and K. gracillima) populations in turfgrass systems and interrelationship of elevation and edaphic factors.  Weed Sci. 53:620-630.

Main, C. L., Robinson, D. K., McElroy, J. S., Mueller, T. C., and Wilkerson, J. B. 2004. A guide to predicting spatial distribution of weed emergence using geographic information systems (GIS). Online. Applied Turfgrass Science doi:10.1094/ATS-2004-1025-01-DG.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, T.W. Gannon, and J.W. Wilcut.  2004.  Soil versus foliar exposure of green and false-green kyllinga to postemergence treatments of CGA-362622, halosulfuron, imazaquin, and MSMA.  Weed Technol. 18:91-97.

McElroy, J. S., F. H. Yelverton, I. C. Burke, and J. W. Wilcut.  2004.  Absorption, translocation, and metabolism of CGA-362622 and halosulfuron in green and false-green kyllinga (Kyllinga brevifolia and K. gracillima).  Weed Sci. 52:704-710.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, J.C. Neal, and T.W. Rufty, Jr.  2004.  Influence of photoperiod and temperature on vegetative growth and flowering of Florida betony (Stachys floridana Shuttlew.).  Weed Sci. 52:108-111.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, T.W. Gannon, and J.W. Wilcut.  2004.  Soil versus foliar exposure of green and false-green kyllinga to postemergence treatments of CGA-362622, halosulfuron, imazaquin, and MSMA.  Weed Technol. 18:91-97.

Burnell, K.D., F.H. Yelverton, J.C. Neal, T.W. Gannon, and J.S. McElroy.  2003.  Control of silvery-thread moss (Bryum argenteum Hedw.) in creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris Huds.) golf course putting greens.  Weed Technol. 18:560-565.

Gannon, T.W., F.H. Yelverton, H.D. Cummings, and J.S. McElroy.  2003.  Establishment of seeded centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) in utility turf areas.  Weed Technol. 18:641-647.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, S.C. Troxler, and J.W. Wilcut.  2003.  Selective exposure of yellow and purple nutsedge to postemergence treatments of CGA-362622, imazaquin, and MSMA.  Weed Technol. 17: 554-559.

McElroy, J.S., R.H. Walker, G.R. Wehtje, and E. van Santen.  2003.  Populations of Poa annua exhibit variation in germination response to fenarimol, photoperiod, and temperature.  Weed Sci. 52:47-52.

McElroy, J.S., R.H. Walker, and E. van Santen. 2002.  Patterns of variation in Poa annua populations as revealed by canonical discriminant analysis of life history traits. Crop Sci. 42:513-517.


In Review

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005. Tall fescue seedling tolerance to carfentrazone, bromoxynil, quinclorac, and siduron. HortSci. (Accepted for Publication).

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, F.H. Yelverton, T.W. Gannon, S.D. Askew, and J.F. Derr.  2005. Improved seeded bermudagrass cultivars response to postemergence herbicides during establishment.  Weed Technol. 19: 979-985.

McElroy, J. S., F. H. Yelverton, and L. S. Warren, Jr.  2005.  Control of established green and false-green kyllinga (Kyllinga brevifolia and K. gracillima) populations in golf course fairways and roughs.  Weed Tech. 19:824-829.


ABSTRACTS FROM SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

2006:
Breeden, G.K. and J.S. McElroy.  2006.  Control of various broadleaf weeds in turf with mesotrione.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59: 76.

Breeden, G.K., J.S. McElroy, and G.N. Rhodes, Jr.  2006.  Utilization of aminopyralid for broadleaf weed control.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59:232. 

Brecke, B.J. and J.S. McElroy.  2006.  Management of Virginia buttonweed, dallisgrass, and other difficult to control species with sulfonylurea herbicides.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59:186.

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, R.H. Walker, and J. Belcher.  2006.  Centipedegrass tolerance to mesotrione and atrazine applied during seeded establishment.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59: 75.

Mueller, T.C., L.E. Steckel, J.S. McElroy, and T.C. Teuton.  2006.  An update on herbicide resistance in Tennessee.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59:133.

Teuton, T.C., C.L. Main, J.C. Sorochan, J.S. McElroy, and T.C. Mueller.  2006.  Hybrid Kentucky bluegrass tolerance to pre- and postemergence applied herbicides.  Proc., South Weed Sci. Soc. 59:82

2005:
Breeden, G.K. and J.S. McElroy.  2005.  Carfentrazone antagonizes foramsulfuron control of white clover (Trifolium repens).  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. 434b.

Breeden, G.K., J.S. McElroy, G.N. Rhodes, and G.E. Bates.  2005.  Tall ironweed control in tall fescue pastures.  Proc., Am. Forage and Grass. Council. 14:151.

Breeden, G.K. and J.S. McElroy.  2005.  Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) and false-green kyllinga (Kyllinga gracillima) control with flazasulfuron.  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc.  58:108.

Breeden, G.K., J.S. McElroy, and G.N. Rhodes.  2005.  New herbicide options for use in cool-season forage grasses.  Proc., Weed Sc. Soc. of Amer. 45:106.

McElroy, J.S.  2005.  Influence of atrazine and mesotrione on photosynthetic efficiency of centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuriodes).  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. 434a.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Utilizing mesotrione for esetablishment of turf-type tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea).  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 58:135.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Weed control options for seeded establishment of heat-tolerant bluegrass (Poa pratensis X Poa arachnifera) establishment.  Proc., Weed Sci. Soc. of Amer..  45:101-102.

Robison, J.W., J.S. McElroy, and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Virginia buttonweed (Diodia virginiana) response to different mowing heights and frequencies.  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 58:111.

Breeden, G.K. and J.S. McElroy.  2005.  Weed control during establishment of heat-tolerant bluegrass (Poa pratensis X P. arachnifera) from seed.  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 58:118.

Samples, T., J.C. Sorochan, and J.S. McElroy.  2005.  Litigation- An extension turfgrass management specialist’s perspective.  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. 14-3.

Teuton, T.C., J.C. Sorochan, J.S. McElroy, C.L. Main, and T.C. Mueller.  2005.  Are heat-tolerant bluegrasses better suited for the transition zone?  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. 314-12.

Teuton, T.C., C.L. Main, J.S. McElroy, J.C. Sorochan, and T.C. Mueller.  2005.  Heat-tolerant bluegrass response to preemergence and postemergence herbicides.  2005. Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. 836a.

Willis, J.B., Askew, S.D. and McElroy, J.S.  2005.  Selective nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) control in cool-season turfgrass. Proc., Weed Sci. Soc. of Amer..  45:102.

2004:

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, P.D. Hahn, and J.C. Sorochan.  2004.  Weed control options for hybrid bluegrass (Poa pratensis X P. arachnifera) establishment.  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer of America. No. 4274. 

McElroy, J. S., F.H. Yelverton, T.W. Gannon, and J.W. Wilcut.  2004.  Soil vs. foliar exposure of herbicides on green and false-green kyllinga and implications for control in turfgrass systems.  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 57:97

McElroy, J. S., F.H. Yelverton, I.C. Burke, J.W. Wilcut.  2004.  Absorption, translocation, and metabolism of CGA-362622 and halosulfuron in green and false-green kyllinga.  Proc. South. Weed Sci. Soc. 57:211

McElroy, J. S., F.H. Yelverton, and M.G. Burton.  2003.  Is ‘Tifway 419’ more competitive against perennial sedge species than common bermudagrass?  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer. No. C05-566756.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, and M.G. Burton.  2003.  Spatial heterogeneity of edaphic factors and sedge populations in golf course fairways.  Proc., Northeast Weed Sci. Soc. 57:122.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, and M.G. Burton.  2003.  Relationship of topography to edaphic factors and Kyllinga brevifolia populations in golf course fairways.  Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 56: 243

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, and M.G. Burton.  2003.  Spatial pattern of green kyllinga populations and edaphic factors as influenced by elevation.  Proc., NC Weed Sci. Soc. No. 7.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, and L.S. Warren. 2002.  Differential control of Kyllinga spp. at fairway and rough mowing heights. Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 55:66.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, M.G. Burton, and H.D. Cummings.  2002  Spatial distribution of Kyllinga spp. in golf course fairways. Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 55:207.

McElroy, J.S.,  F.H. Yelverton, M.G. Burton, and L.S. Warren.  2002.  Spatial correlation of environmental factors to green kyllinga in golf course fairways.  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer No. C05-51327

McElroy, J.S., R.H. Walker , E. van Santen and G. Wehtje.  2001.  Biology of Poa annua ecotypes and response to fenarimol. Proc., South. Weed Sci. Soc. 54:233.

McElroy, J.S., F.H. Yelverton, and T.W. Gannon. 2001.  Annual bluegrass control and perennial ryegrass tolerance in overseeded bermudagrass.  Proc., Agron. Soc. of Amer.  No. C05-52801

McElroy, J.S., R.H. Walker, E. van Santen, G. Wehtje and J. Belcher. 2000. Response of Poa ecotypes to herbicides.  Proc., South. Weed. Sci. Soc. 53:233.


POPULAR-PRESS/INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2006.  Is tank-mixing herbicides worth it?  SportsTurf. January pp. 12-15.

McElroy, J.S. 2006.  Field days:  2005 University of Tennessee field days report.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter. December/January Pp. 19-21

McElroy, J.S.  2005.  Fighting the resistance:  A plan of action against weeds that stand up to herbicides.  Grounds Maintenance.  January Pp. 8-12, 16.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Mixing it up:  Tank-mixing sulfonylurea herbicides.  Turfgrass Trends. Apr. pp. 82-85.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Dallisgrass control . . .  Things are looking up.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter. Dec./Jan. pp. 30-31.

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, and J.C. Sorochan.  2005.  To spray or not to spray:  Spring transition of bermudagrass overseeded with perennial ryegrass.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter.Feb./Mar. pp. 18-21.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005. Control of Sedges in Turfgrass:  Lots of Sedges, Lots of Options.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter. June/July. pp. 30-33

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, J. McCurdy.  2005.  Using QuickSilver for moss control in bentgrass greens.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter.  Aug/Sept. pp. 18-20.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Tips for calculating sulfonylurea herbicides for tank-mixtures.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter.  Oct./Nov. pp. 14-17.

McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden, F.H. Yelverton, T.W. Gannon, S.D. Askew, and J. Derr. 2005.  Seeded bermudagrass cultivars respond differently to postemergence herbicides.  Golf Course Manage. January 2005.

McElroy, J.S., S.D. Askew, F.H. Yelverton.  2004.  Sulfonylurea herbicides hold promise for turfgrass systems if used judiciously.  Turfgrass Trends, April 2004. 

Samples, T., J.C. Sorochan, J.S. McElroy, and D.L. Robinson.  2004.  More sports turf management myths.  Tennessee Turfgrass Association Newsletter February/March 2004.

McElroy, J.S., H.D. Cummings, and F.H. Yelverton. 2001. Improving herbicide performance with adjuvants.  Grounds Maintenance 36(6):20-22.


EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Results of roadsides and right-of-ways weed control investigations.  Available on CD and http://turfweeds.utk.edu.  W115.

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Results of turfgrass weed control investigations.  Available on CD and http://turfweeds.utk.edu.  W114.

McElroy, J.S., D.K. Robinson, T. Samples, J.C. Sorochan, and G.K. Breeden.  2005. 2005 Weed Management Recommendations for Professional Turfgrass Managers.  PB 1539. 

McElroy, J.S. and G.K. Breeden.  2005.  Dallisgrass control options in bermudagrass turf.  SP642

McElroy, J.S., D.K. Robinson, T. Samples, J.C. Sorochan, and G.K. Breeden.  2004. 2004 Weed Management Recommendations for Professional Turfgrass Managers.  PB 1539. 

 


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