Athletic Field Paint and Turfgrass Health: What's Your Color?.

Athletic field paint applications are an essential component of popular athletic events all over the world. Establishing the connection between paint and turfgrass health not only has the potential to increase the safety and aesthetics of athletic turf but also has the potential to fundamentally change the nature of paint products themselves. Research will be conducted on multilple paint colors, dilution rates, and timings in Stillwater, OK. Data will be collected on photosynthesis, carbohydrate storage, regrowth, and overall quality of turfgrass. Results will be updated at the presentation time.