Niche Turfgrass badge

Niche Turfgrass

Students are introduced to ecological turfgrass principles with an emphasis on how management practices influence the turfgrass community.

Program: PGM

Description:

Students gain knowledge of turfgrass ecology, specifically the relationship between niche and how species perform depending on the available resources and conditions. Additionally, by understanding the basic ecological principles that govern turfgrass communities, students will learn to identify optimal turf management programs.

Value of the Badge:

Earning the Niche Turfgrass badge indicates a student has a thorough knowledge of turfgrass ecology and the relationship between niche and turf species. Further, a student understands the ecological principles governing turfgrass communities and how to develop effective cultural management programs with a consideration of global perspectives.

Badge Criteria:

  1. Successfully complete the Turfgrass Ecology Quiz emphasizing turfgrass habitat and niche, the ecological principles that govern turfgrass communities and developing cultural management programs for golf turfgrass species in Ohio State University’s HCS4570, Turfgrass Management & Science.

Related:

  1. GOAL: Have developed an appreciation of and respect for diversity.

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  2. OUTCOME: Explain the importance of diversity in managed ecosystems.

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