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Alec Kowalewski
- Phillips, C.L., R. Wang, C. Mattox, T.L.E. Trammell, J. Young, and A. Kowalewski. 2022. High soil carbon sequestration rates persist several decades in turfgrass systems: a meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment. S0048-9697(22)07074-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159974
- Allen, J.H. D.E Ervin, G.B. Frisvold, J.T. Brosnan, J.D. McCurdy, R.G Bowling, A.J. Patton, M.T. Elmore, T.W. Gannon, L.B. McCarty, P.E. McCullough, J.E. Kaminski, S.D. Askew, A.R. Kowalewski, J.B. Unruh, J.S. McElroy, M.V. Bagavathiannan. 2022. Herbicide-Resistance in Turf Systems: Insights and Options for Managing Complexity. Sustainability. 14(20):13399. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013399
- Wang, R., C.M. Mattox, C.L. Phillips, and A.R. Kowalewski. 2022. Carbon Sequestration in Turfgrass–Soil Systems. Plants. 11(19): 2478; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11192478
- McNally, B.C., M.T. Elmore, A.R. Kowalewski, and A.B. Cain. 2022. Phosphorus influences annual bluegrass competitiveness at seeding in perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. DOI: 10.1002/agg2.20321
- Braithwaite, E., C. Stover, C. Schmid, and A. Kowalewski. 2022. Evaluation of fungicide programs for control of Colletotrichum cereale on annual bluegrass in western Oregon, 2021. Plant Disease Management Report. 16:T023. Retrieved Oct 11, 2022. https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/trial/pdmr/volume16/abstracts/t023.asp
- Braithwaite, E., C. Schmid, and A. Kowalewski. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for control of Microdochium nivale on annual bluegrass in western Oregon, 2021-2022. Plant Disease Management Report. 16:T022. Retrieved Oct 11, 2022. https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/trial/pdmr/volume16/abstracts/t022.asp
- Ervin, D.E., L. Mitchell Dixon, A. Montry, A.J. Patton, B. Bowling, M.T. Elmore, T.W. Gannon, J.E. Kaminski, A.R. Kowalewski, J.D. McCurdy, J.S. McElroy, J.B. Unruhl, and M.V. Bagavathiannan. 2022. Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities for Improved Lawn Weed Management: insights from U.S. Lawn Care Operators. Outlooks on Pest Management. 33(3): 95–100. DOI: 10.1564/v33_jun_00.
- Braun, R.C., E.T. Braithwaite, A.R. Kowalewski, E. Watkins, A.B. Hollman, and A.J. Patton. 2022. Nitrogen Fertilizer and Clover Inclusion Effects on the Establishment of Fine Fescue Taxa. Crop Science. 62:947-957. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20704
- Kowalewski, A., A. Cain*, E. Braithwaite, B. McDonald, and C. Schmid. 2022. Nitrogen Fertility Rates Affecting Weed Population Dynamics in a Perennial Ryegrass Stand in Western Oregon. International Turfgrass Research Journal. 2022; 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.106
- Winter Turf: A Holistic Approach to Understanding the Mechanisms and Mitigating the Effects of Winter Stress on Turfgrass in Northern Climates (USDA-NIFA)
- Low-input Turf (United States Department of Agriculture - Specialty Crop Research Initiative)
- Annual Bluegrass Herbicide Resistance (United States Department of Agriculture - Specialty Crop Research Initiative)
- Integrated Microdochium Patch Management (United States Golf Association)
- Annual Bluegrass Management and Beneficial Endophytes (Northwest Turf Association)
- Effects of Topdressing and Cultivation on Annual Bluegrass Greens (Golf Course Superintendent Association of America, OGCSA and GCSANC)
- Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Fine Fescue and Low Input Cool-Season Turf Trials (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program)
- Fungicide Alternatives for Microdochium Patch (Western Canada Turfgrass Association)
- Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Turfgrass (USDA-SCBGP, Western Canada Turf Association and Northwest Turf Association)
- Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) Effects on Aerification Recovery (GCSAA, USGA and NTA)
- Pacific Northwest European Chafer Migration
- Clint Mattox, M.S. and PhD. 2020. Managing Microdochium Patch Using Non-Traditional Fungicides on Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens
- Alyssa Cain, M.S. 2020. Non-Chemical Approaches to Managing Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua L.)
- Micah Gould, M.S. 2017. Low Maintenance Strategies and Challenges within Oregon School Landscapes
- Conner Olsen, M.S. 2017. Investigating Alternative Irrigation Strategies and Sources for the Cool-Humid Willamette Valley
- Brian Daviscourt, M.S. 2017. Life-Cycle and Playability Analysis of Natural Turfgrass and Synthetic Infill Playing Surfaces Under Field Conditions

2023 Winter Field Day
Thursday - Feb 23, 2023 from 3 to 5 pm
OSU Lewis-Brown Horticulture Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97331
Dinner at Trysting Tree Golf Course
Registration and Dinner is FREE for all attendees
Please RSVP to alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu
Turf Program Overview
The primary goal of my extension and outreach program, which is funded by the Giustina Turf Endowment, is improving the environmental and economic sustainability of turfgrass management. Topics of interest related to this include, utilization of sustainable turfgrass varieties and cultivars, improving fertility and irrigation efficiency, and the use of pesticide alternatives. I will be involved with the development and implementation of integrated pest management programs designed to reduce pesticide use.
2022 Publications