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413 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802
  • Phone: 814-863-1017
  • Fax: 814-863-7043
  • E-mail: pjl1@psu.edu

Appointment:

  • 25% Research
  • 75% Extension

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Peter J. Landschoot

Peter J. Landschoot
Professor of Turfgrass Science

Responsibilities and Interests:

Dr. Landschoot’s primary responsibility is to serve as the resident extension turfgrass management specialist in Pennsylvania. This assignment involves organizing and implementing extension education programs and is accomplished through organizing large regional conferences; development of extension publications, slide sets, videos, and computer programs; contribution to newsletters and trade magazines; and participation in media events. Dr. Landschoot provides current management information to clientele through presentations at meetings, seminars, workshops, and field demonstrations. His research program focuses on integrated pest management with emphasis in disease management, use of composts as soil amendments in turf, turfgrass variety evaluation, and soil fertility.

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Selected Publications:

  1. Aamlid, T. and P.J. Landschoot, 2007. Effect of spent mushroom substrate on seed germination of cool-season turfgrasses. HortScience 42(1):161-167.
  2. Landschoot, P.J. and M. Mocioni. 2005. Lotta alle infestanti del tappeto erboso (Weed control in turfgrass). Informatore Fitopatologico La Difesa Della Piante. 7-8:21-32.
  3. Park, B.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2005. Combinations of nonselective herbicides for the control of Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 10:1198-1204.
  4. McNitt, A.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2005. The effects of soil reinforcing materials on the traction and divot resistance of a sand rootzone. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 10:115-1123.
  5. Landschoot, P.J., B.S. Park, A.S. McNitt, and M.A. Fidanza. 2004. Effect of dazomet on annual bluegrass emergence and creeping bentgrass establishment in putting green turf. HortScience 39(6):1478-1482.
  6. McNitt, A.S., P.J. Landschoot, and D. Petrunak. 2004. Evaluation of the playing surface quality of an infilled synthetic turf system, Proceedings 1st International Conference Turfgrass Management and Science for Sports Fields. Athens, Greece. June 2 - 7. Acta Horticulturae ISHS No. 661. pp. 559-565.
  7. McNitt, A.S., P.J. Landschoot and D.V. Waddington. 2004. Effects of turfgrass, cutting height, and soil conditions on traction. Proceedings 1st International Conference Turfgrass Management and Science for Sports Fields. Athens, Greece. June 2 - 7. Acta Horticulturae ISHS No. 661. pp. 39-49.
  8. Titone, P., Mocioni, M., Landschoot, P.J., and Gullino, M.L. 2004. Survey of ectotrophic root-infecting fungi associated with turfgrass patch diseases in Italy. Proceedings 1st International Conference Turfgrass Management and Science for Sports Fields. Athens, Greece. June 2 - 7. Acta Horticulture ISHS No. 661. pp. 491-499.
  9. McNitt, A.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2003. The effects of soil reinforcing materials on the surface hardness, soil bulk density, and water content of a sand root zone. Crop Science 43:957-966.
  10. Park, B.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2003. Effect of dazomet on annual bluegrass emergence in turf maintained as a golf course fairway. Crop Science 43:1387-1394.
  11. Landschoot, P.J., B.S. Park, and W. Uddin. 2001. Nontarget effects of PCNB on putting green turf. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal 9:679-685.
  12. McNitt, A.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2001. The effects of soil-reinforcing inclusions in an athletic field root-zone. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal 9:565-573.
  13. McNitt, A.S. and P.J. Landschoot. 2001. Evaluation of a modular turfgrass system amended with shredded carpet. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal 9:559-565.
  14. Backman, P.A., P.J. Landschoot, and D.R. Huff. 1998. Variation in pathogenicity, morphology, and RAPD marker profiles in Colletotrichum graminicola from turfgrasses. Crop Science 39:1129-1135.
  15. Landschoot, P.J., B.B. Clarke, and A.B. Gould. 1993. Ecology and epidemiology of ectotrophic root-infecting fungi causing patch diseases of turfgrasses. p. 73-105. In B.B. Clarke and A.B. Gould (eds.) Turfgrass Patch Diseases Caused by Ectotrophic Root-Infecting Fungi. American Phytopathological Society Press, St. Paul, MN.
  16. Landschoot, P.J. 1993. Taxonomy and biology of ectotrophic root-infecting fungi associated with patch diseases of turfgrasses. p. 41-71. In B.B. Clarke and A.B. Gould (eds.) Turfgrass Patch Diseases Caused by Ectotrophic Root-Infecting Fungi. American Phytopathological Society Press, St. Paul, MN.
  17. Landschoot, P.J., T.L. Watschke, and B.F. Hoyland. 1993. Influence of preemergence and postemergence herbicides on rooting of turfgrasses. Weed Technology 7:123-126.
  18. Landschoot, P.J. 1992. Magnaporthe. p. 67-70. In L.L. Singleton, J. D. Mihail, and C.M. Rush (eds.) Methods for Research on Soilborne Phytopathogenic Fungi. American Phytopathological Society Press, St. Paul, MN.
  19. Landschoot, P.J. and B.F. Hoyland. 1992. Gray leaf spot of perennial ryegrass turf in Pennsylvania. Plant Disease 76:1280-1282.
  20. Landschoot, P. J. and N. Jackson. 1989. Pathogenicity of some fungi with Phialophora anamorphs that infect the roots of turfgrasses. Phytopathology 80:520-526.
  21. Landschoot, P.J. and N. Jackson. 1989. Magnaporthe poae sp. nov., a hyphopodiate fungus with a Phialophora anamorph, from grass roots in the United States. Mycological Research 93:59-62.
  22. Landschoot, P. J. and N. Jackson. 1989. Gaeumannomyces incrustans sp. nov., a root-infecting hyphopodiate fungus from grass roots in the United States. Mycological Research 93:55-58.
  23. Landschoot, P.J. and D.V. Waddington. 1987. Response of turfgrass to various nitrogen sources. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 51:225-230.