Turf scientists go global

Paulsboro, N.J. – For the first time ever, a group of American researchers in soil water repellency presented their research at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, as part of a special 24-paper session on soil water repellency.  

From left, Drs. John Cisar, Stan Kostka, Bernd Leinauer and Coen Ritsema attended the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria.

Solicited oral papers on amelioration strategies for soil water repellency in turfgrass and agronomic systems were presented by Dr. John Cisar, University of Florida; Dr. Mike Fidanza, Penn State University; Dr. Stan Kostka, Aquatrols (N.J.); Dr. Bernd Leinauer, New Mexico State University; and Dr. Birl Lowery, University of Wisconsin-Madison. These presentations allowed U.S. turf and soils research, related to soil water repellency, to be introduced to scientists and individuals from other countries also working on understanding and managing soil water repellency as it occurs all over the world. 

More information on the session entitled “Soil Water Repellency: origins, environmental controls and hydrological impacts” can be obtained from the conveners: Dr. Stefan Doerr, University of Wales Swansea (S.Doerr@swansea.ac.uk); and Dr. Coen Ritsema, Alterra, The Netherlands (Coen.Ritsema@wur.nl).