John C. Inguagiato

Associate Professor of Turfgrass Pathology

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Professional Credentials

• PhD, Plant Biology, 2009, Rutgers University
• BS, Agriculture, 2003, Ohio State University
• BS, Natural Resources, 2003, Ohio State University

Courses

SPSS 3810: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (3 credits; fall semester)

Areas of Interest

• Plant Pathology
• Disease Management
• Turfgrass

Research Projects/Interests

Functional turfgrass areas are an important feature of our landscape. Diseases affecting these areas can reduce turf integrity limiting the ability of these surfaces to provide recreational, esthetic, and environmental services.

My research program seeks to minimize disease occurrence in turfgrass systems by investigating how management practices may influence host tolerance or conditions for pathogen growth and infection. Specific areas of focus include cultural management of golf and athletic field turf; optimization of naturally occurring and introduced biologicals for disease control, evaluating host resistance and plant protection materials.

Extension

My Extension program serves the professional green industry to identify issues related to existing and emerging turfgrass diseases and disease management in Connecticut and throughout New England. I conduct research to develop sustainable approaches for effective disease control based on integrated pest management concepts.

My program also assists professional turfgrass managers with disease diagnosis and recommendations through the Turfgrass Disease Diagnostic Center. 

Websites

Twitter @UConnTurfpath

Refereed Publications

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2013. Topdressing sand particle shape and incorporation effects on anthracnose severity of an annual bluegrass putting green. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 12:127-133.

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2010. Anthracnose development on annual bluegrass affected by seedhead and vegetative growth regulators. Applied Turfgrass Science doi:10.1094/ATS-2010-0923-01-RS. view

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Anthracnose disease and annual bluegrass putting green performance affected by mowing and lightweight rolling. Crop Sci. 49:1454-1462. PDF

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Anthracnose of annual bluegrass putting green turf influenced by trinexapac-ethyl application interval and rate. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 11:207-218. PDF

Crouch, J., Inguagiato, J.C., 2009. First report of anthracnose disease of ornamental feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutifolia ‘Karl Foerster’) caused by Colletotrichum cereale. Plant Dis. 93:203.

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2008. Anthracnose severity on annual bluegrass influenced by nitrogen fertilization, growth regulators, and verticutting. Crop Sci. 48:1595-1607. PDF

Non-Refereed Publications

Inguagiato, J.C., Murphy, J.A., and Clarke, B.B. 2009. Mowing and rolling strategies to manage anthracnose on annual bluegrass greens. Golf Course Manage. 77(5):111-116. PDF

Murphy, J., Wong, F., Tredway, L. Crouch, J., Inguagiato, J., Clarke, B., Hsiang, T., and Rossi, F. 2008. Best management practices for anthracnose on annual bluegrass turf. Golf Course Manage. 76(8):93-104. PDF

Murphy, J.A., Inguagiato, J.C., Clarke, B.B., Park, B.S., Lawson, T.J. 2007. Cultural management of anthracnose disease on annual bluegrass. USGA Green Section Record 45(6):8-13. PDF