David W. Williams

Associate Professor

Faculty

Specialty

Turfgrass Science Research and Teaching

Education

BS 1981 Eastern Kentucky University
MS 1993 University of Kentucky
PhD 1996 University of Kentucky

Professional Interest

Turfgrass Science: General Management, Integrated Pest Management and Turfgrass Disease Management

Professional Experience

Faculty since 1997

Web Site

http://www.uky.edu/ag/ukturf

Classes

Pls490 - TOPICS IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE. ; Credits - 3
A capstone course for majors in Plant and Soil Science to be taken near the conclusion of the student's academic career. The course provides the student the opportunity to integrate knowledge acquired in previous courses in the plant and soil science and support areas. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, synthesizing and integrating information, critical thinking, group activities, and written and oral communication. Instructional methods may include formal lectures, laboratories or supervised individual research. The specific nature of the course depends upon the student's Area of Emphasis within the Plant and Soil Science major. All topics offered will be approved by the Undergraduate Education Committee in the Area of Emphasis. Prereq: Senior in Plant and Soil Science. .
Instructors: David W. Williams, Jonathan D. Green, Robert E. McNiel, Winston C. Dunwell, Joseph Masabni

Refereed Journal Articles
Harrell, M.S., D. Williams, B. Brecke, and S. Davis. 2005. Evaluation of sulfonylurea herbicides on cool- and warm-season turf species. Applied Turfgrass Science.
Authors in PSS Dept.: David W. Williams

Williams, D., P. Burrus, R. King, E.K. Nelson, and J. Frelich. 2005. Comparisons of glyphosate-tolerant and glyphosate-susceptible creeping bentgrass genotypes in tiller production from stolon fragments. International Turf Society Research Journal.
Authors in PSS Dept.: David W. Williams

Patton, A.J., D.W. Williams, and Z.J. Reicher. 2004. Renovating golf course fairways with zoysiagrass seed. Horticulture Science 39:1483-1486.
Authors in PSS Dept.: David W. Williams

Patton, A.J., G.A. Hardebeck, D.W. Williams, and Z.J. Reicher. 2004. Establishment of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass by seed. Crop Science.
Authors in PSS Dept.: David W. Williams

Williams, D.W., and P.B. Burrus. 2004. Conversion of perennial ryegrass to bermudagrass using seeded cultivars, herbicides, and plant growth regulators. Horticulture Science 39(2):398-402.
Authors in PSS Dept.: David W. Williams

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