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Benjamin Wherley
- Professor
Turfgrass Science & Ecology - Office:
- Room 104, Turfgrass Research Laboratory Building
- Email:
- b-wherley@tamu.edu
- Phone:
- 979-321-5913
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- Graduate Education
- Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2008
- Courses Taught
- SCSC 427 - Sports Field Construction
- SCSC 428 - Advanced Turf Ecology and Physiology
- SCSC 489 - Professional Development in Turfgrass
Professional Summary
Specialty:Turfgrass Science & Ecology
Research
I hold a 70% research/ 30% teaching appointment. My research program addresses basic and applied research issues related to turfgrass management and ecology. Research focuses on developing sustainable approaches to irrigation, nutrient management, and construction practices for golf course, sod production, and lawn systems. My program collaborates with faculty across a variety of disciplines to address problems of interest to turf industry stakeholders.
Teaching
I currently teach undergraduate courses in Advanced Turfgrass Ecology and Physiology (SCSC 428), Professional Development in Turfgrass Science (SCSC 489), and Sports Field Construction (SCSC 427), and oversee undergraduate research projects (SCSC 491) each semester.
Support Staff and Students
Amanda Birnbaum | Weston Floyd | Ashton Franks | Bruce Vento | Jyoti Verma