W. J. Hutchens

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Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: North Carolina State University (2018–2020); North Central State College (2019–2020); Virginia Tech (2021–2024)

Faculty Researcher

5 h-index 23 pubs 74 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

W. J. Hutchens' research focuses on turfgrass science, particularly investigating factors that influence disease epidemics and turfgrass health. His work examines environmental and edaphic conditions affecting spring dead spot in bermudagrass, as well as the geographic distribution of associated fungal species like *Ophiosphaerella*. Hutchens also studies the efficacy of fungicides and cultural practices, including irrigation and soil surfactants, in managing diseases such as spring dead spot and dollar spot. Additional research explores the impact of shade, mowing height, and plant growth regulators on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens, and the industry's awareness and utilization of cooperative extension educational resources.

Metrics

h-index: 5
Publications: 23
Citations: 74

Selected Publications

Analyzing Large Patch Epidemics in Zoysiagrass Using Remote Sensing and Environmental Factors (2026)

HortScience DOI OpenAlex
Development of a DGCI threshold model for real-time weed detection and herbicide application in turfgrass (2026)

Weed Technology DOI OpenAlex
Response of Ophiosphaerella herpotricha and O. korrae , causal agents of spring dead spot, to fungicides in vitro and in situ (2026)

Plant Disease DOI OpenAlex
Horticulture industry awareness and use of lawn and landscape Cooperative Extension education resources (2025)

Natural sciences education 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Fungicidal control options for silvery thread moss on creeping bentgrass putting greens (2025)

International Turfgrass Society research journal DOI OpenAlex
Management strategies for preventing and recovering from zoysiagrass winterkill (2025)

Crop Forage & Turfgrass Management 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Alternative cool‐season turfgrass species for overseeding dormant bermudagrass (2025)

International Turfgrass Society research journal 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Review of the biology and management of large patch of warm‐season turfgrasses (2025)

Crop Science DOI OpenAlex
Shade, height of cut, and plant growth regulator effects on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens (2024)

Crop Science 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024 (2024)

Crop Science 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Management strategies for preventing and recovering from bermudagrass winterkill (2024)

Crop Forage & Turfgrass Management 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Improving winter survival of interspecific hybrid bermudagrass in the Mid‐Atlantic region through cultural practices (2024)

Crop Forage & Turfgrass Management 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
Evaluation of Fall and Winter Trinexapac-ethyl Applications on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Putting Green Color, Quality, and Green Cover (2024)

HortScience 1 citation DOI OpenAlex