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Benjamin Wherley
- Professor
Turfgrass Science & Ecology - Office:
- Scotts Turfgrass Research Laboratory - room 104
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 979-321-5913
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- Graduate Education
- Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2008
- M.S., Ohio State University, 2003
- Courses Taught
- SCSC 302 - Recreational Turfgrass
- SCSC 312 - Professional Development in Turfgrass
- SCSC 427 - Sports Field Construction
- SCSC 428 - Advanced Turf Ecology and Physiology
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 Recreational Turfgrass (SCSC 302) fall semesters, Advanced Turfgrass Ecology and Physiology (SCSC 428) spring semester of even years, Professional Development in Turfgrass Science (SCSC 312) fall semesters, and Sports Field Construction (SCSC 427) spring semester of odd years, and oversee undergraduate research projects (SCSC 491) each semester.
Support Staff and Students
Weston Floyd | Ashton Franks | Seth Sammons | Madan Sapkota | Bruce Vento | Jyoti Verma