W. J. Hutchens Data-verified

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Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science

University of Arkansas

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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4 h-index 22 pubs 66 cited

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W. J. Hutchens, Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, investigates factors influencing turfgrass health and disease management. His research examines environmental and soil conditions that impact the severity of Spring Dead Spot, a significant disease affecting turfgrass. Hutchens also studies the efficacy of fungicides and soil surfactants in controlling this disease, focusing on how irrigation and application timing affect treatment outcomes. His work includes exploring cultivation and fertility practices that enhance hybrid bermudagrass recovery from Spring Dead Spot damage. Additionally, Hutchens has researched strategies to improve the efficacy of specific chemicals against dollar spot, another common turfgrass disease. His publications also address the effects of shade, mowing height, and plant growth regulators on bermudagrass and zoysiagrass putting greens, as well as horticulture industry awareness of Cooperative Extension educational resources. Hutchens collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas, including Michael D. Richardson, Michael V. Battaglia, J. K. Anders, and John H. McCalla.

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h-index: 4
Publications: 22
Citations: 66

Selected Publications

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

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Horticulture industry awareness and use of lawn and landscape Cooperative Extension education resources (2025)

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Fungicidal control options for silvery thread moss on creeping bentgrass putting greens (2025)

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Management strategies for preventing and recovering from zoysiagrass winterkill (2025)

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Alternative cool‐season turfgrass species for overseeding dormant bermudagrass (2025)

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Review of the biology and management of large patch of warm‐season turfgrasses (2025)

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

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Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024 (2024)

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Management strategies for preventing and recovering from bermudagrass winterkill (2024)

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Improving winter survival of interspecific hybrid bermudagrass in the Mid‐Atlantic region through cultural practices (2024)

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Evaluation of Fall and Winter Trinexapac-ethyl Applications on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Putting Green Color, Quality, and Green Cover (2024)

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