Matthew Donnel Jeffries

Works (22)

Updated: July 8th, 2023 21:14

2017 journal article

Herbicide Inputs and Mowing Affect Vaseygrass (Paspalum urvillei) Control

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 31(1), 120–129.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n  & F. Yelverton n

author keywords: Clethodim; foramsulfuron; halosulfuron; imazapic; metsulfuron; nicosulfuron; sulfosulfuron; thiencarbazone; vaseygrass, Paspalum urvillei Steud
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Seedling growth and survival studies; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
TL;DR: Routine mowing reduced vaseygrass cover in nontreated plots 55% at 52 wk after fall treatment (WAFT), suggesting this cultural practice should be employed where possible, and routine mowing and herbicide application season affected herbicide efficacy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Protocols for Quantifying Transferable Pesticide Residues in Turfgrass Systems

JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS, (121).

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n  & P. Maxwell n

author keywords: Environmental Sciences; Issue 121; 2,4-D; athletic field; golf course; modified California roller; off-target movement; pesticide dislodge; pesticide exposure; residential lawn
MeSH headings : Environmental Exposure; Environmental Pollution; Humans; Pesticide Residues / analysis; Pesticides / pharmacology; Poaceae / chemistry; Reproducibility of Results; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Rangeland and Wildlife Management; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: Utility of these methods across turfgrass species is presented, and additional considerations to conduct transferable pesticide residue research in turfgrass systems are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Sprayer Setup Affects Dislodgeable 2,4-D Foliar Residue in Hybrid Bermudagrass Athletic Fields

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 31(2), 269–278.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n , J. Brosnan * & G. Breeden*

author keywords: Best management practice; herbicide exposure; pesticide exposure; turfgrass management
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Seedling growth and survival studies; Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Tall Fescue Roadside Right-of-Way Mowing Reduction from Imazapic

AGRONOMY JOURNAL, Vol. 109, pp. 1765–1770.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n  & F. Yelverton n

topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Comparing Dislodgeable 2,4-D Residues across Athletic Field Turfgrass Species and Time

PLOS ONE, 11(12).

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n , J. Brosnan * & G. Breeden*

MeSH headings : 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / analysis; Poaceae / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Rangeland and Wildlife Management; Water Quality and Resources Studies
TL;DR: Dislodgeable 2,4-D from treated turfgrass can vary between species and over short time-scales within a day, and should be taken into account in human exposure risk assessments, as well as by turfgrass managers and athletic field event coordinators to minimize 2, 4-D exposure. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Effect of Indaziflam Applications on 'Tifway 419' Bermudagrass Growth

AGRONOMY JOURNAL, 108(3), 950–956.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n  & L. Ou n

topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Effect of Soil Organic Matter Content and Volumetric Water Content on 'Tifway 419' Hybrid Bermudagrass Growth Following Indaziflam Applications

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 30(3), 677–687.

By: M. Jeffries n & T. Gannon n 

author keywords: Best management practice; cellulose biosynthesis inhibition; herbicide injury; normalized difference vegetation index; visual cover
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Seedling growth and survival studies
TL;DR: Field research was conducted from 2013 to 2015 on sandy soil to elucidate the effects of soil organic matter content (SOMC) and soil volumetric water content (VWC) on plant growth following indaziflam application on established or root-compromised hybrid bermudagrass. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Factors Influencing Dislodgeable 2, 4-D Plant Residues from Hybrid Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L. x C. transvaalensis) Athletic Fields

PLOS ONE, 11(2).

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n , J. Brosnan *, K. Ahmed n & G. Breeden*

MeSH headings : 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / analysis; 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / chemistry; Agricultural Irrigation / instrumentation; Agricultural Irrigation / methods; Clothing; Cynodon / chemistry; Cynodon / classification; Environmental Exposure; Equipment Contamination; Herbicides / analysis; Herbicides / chemistry; Humans; Humidity; Hybridization, Genetic; Pesticide Residues / analysis; Pesticide Residues / chemistry; Plant Leaves / chemistry; Random Allocation; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Solubility; Sports; Sports Equipment; Surface Properties; Temperature; Time Factors; Water; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Rangeland and Wildlife Management; Water Quality and Resources Studies
TL;DR: Investigation of the effect of post-application irrigation on dislodgeable 2,4-D residues from hybrid bermudagrass and across turfgrass species found irrigating treated turfgrass reduced dislodgeability, which was attributed to non-precipitation climatic conditions favoring turfgrass canopy wetness. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Mitigation Practices to Effectively Overseed into Indaziflam-Treated Turfgrass Areas

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 30(1), 154–162.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon  n, J. Brosnan * & G. Breeden*

author keywords: Activated charcoal; best management practice; pesticide remediation; scalp; verticut
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
TL;DR: Results from this research suggest mitigation practices in addition to the currently recommended activated-charcoal application should be performed by turfgrass managers to improve perennial ryegrass overseeding establishment in indaziflam-treated turfgrass areas. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Persistence in and Release of 2,4-D and Azoxystrobin from Turfgrass Clippings

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 45(6), 2030–2037.

By: M. Jeffries n, F. Yelverton n, K. Ahmed n & T. Gannon n 

MeSH headings : 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / analysis; 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / chemistry; Cynodon; Fungicides, Industrial; Methacrylates; Pesticide Residues / analysis; Pesticide Residues / chemistry; Poaceae; Pyrimidines / analysis; Pyrimidines / chemistry; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Soil Pollutants / chemistry; Strobilurins / analysis; Strobilurins / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies; Plant and fungal interactions
TL;DR: This research supports the currently recommended practice of returning clippings to the turfgrass stand when mowing because removal of 2,4-D and azoxystrobin in clippments may reduce pest control and cause adverse off-target impacts. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Soil Organic Matter Content and Volumetric Water Content Affect Indaziflam-Soil Bioavailability

WEED SCIENCE, 64(4), 757–765.

By: M. Jeffries n & T. Gannon n 

author keywords: Application timing; bioassay; cellulose biosynthesis inhibition; herbicide injury; herbicide leaching
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
TL;DR: A moderate, positive relationship between perennial ryegrass mass reductions and hybrid bermudagrass cover reduction is shown, which suggests conditions favoring increased indaziflam–soil bioavailability can adversely affect plant growth. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Arsenic Distribution and Speciation in a Managed Turfgrass System Following Monosodium Methylarsenate Application

CROP SCIENCE, 55(6), 2877–2885.

By: D. Mahoney n, T. Gannon n , M. Jeffries n & M. Polizzotto n

topics (OpenAlex): Arsenic contamination and mitigation; Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Management considerations to minimize environmental impacts of arsenic following monosodium methylarsenate (MSMA) applications to turfgrass

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 150, 444–450.

By: D. Mahoney n, T. Gannon n , M. Jeffries n, A. Matteson n & M. Polizzotto n

author keywords: Arsenic; Environmental fate; MSMA; Turfgrass; Soil; Porewater
MeSH headings : Arsenicals / chemistry; Arsenicals / metabolism; Environmental Monitoring; Herbicides / chemistry; Herbicides / metabolism; Humans; Poaceae / metabolism; Rain; Soil / chemistry; Soil Pollutants / chemistry; Water Movements; Water Pollution / prevention & control
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies; Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
TL;DR: A field lysimeter experiment was conducted during 2012-2013 to determine the fate of As following MSMA applications to a bareground and an established turfgrass system and devise management considerations in systems where MSMA is utilized. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Preemergence herbicide efficacy for crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) control in common bermudagrass managed under different mowing heights

HortScience, 50(4), 546–550.

By: T. Gannon , M. Jeffries, J. Brosnan, G. Breeden, K. Tucker & G. Henry

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Arsenic Retention in Foliage and Soil after Monosodium Methyl Arsenate (MSMA) Application to Turfgrass

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 43(1), 379–388.

By: A. Matteson n, T. Gannon n , M. Jeffries n, S. Haines n, D. Lewis n & M. Polizzotto n

topics (OpenAlex): Arsenic contamination and mitigation; Rangeland and Wildlife Management; Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
TL;DR: Results suggest that under aerobic conditions, minimal arsenic leaching to groundwater would occur after a typical application of MSMA to turfgrass, however, repeated MSMA application may pose environmental risks. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Dislodgeable 2,4-D from athletic field turfgrass

European Journal of Horticultural Science, 79(3), 116–122.

By: T. Gannon  & M. Jeffries

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Effect of Simulated Indaziflam Drift Rates on Various Plant Species

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 28(4), 608–616.

By: M. Jeffries n, D. Mahoney n & T. Gannon n 

author keywords: Off-target herbicide movement; roadside vegetation management; simulated spray drift
topics (OpenAlex): Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions; Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
TL;DR: Although this research supports indaziflam use along roadsides, it still poses an off-target plant injury risk, and future research should evaluate techniques to minimize spray drift from roadside pesticide applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Persistence and Bioavailability of Aminocyclopyrachlor and Clopyralid in Turfgrass Clippings: Recycling Clippings for Additional Weed Control

WEED SCIENCE, 62(3), 493–500.

By: D. Lewis n, M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n , R. Richardson n  & F. Yelverton n

author keywords: Compost; mulch; regrassing
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
TL;DR: The persistence and bioavailability of synthetic auxin herbicides inClippings harvested from previously treated turfgrass creates the opportunity to recycle clippings for additional weed control. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Weed Control with Liquid Carbon Dioxide in Established Turfgrass

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 28(3), 560–568.

By: D. Mahoney n, M. Jeffries n & T. Gannon n 

author keywords: Nonchemical weed control; turf
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
TL;DR: Field and greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate liquid carbon dioxide (LCD) for weed control in established turfgrass systems and suggest that LCD has the potential to provide an alternative for Weed control of select species where synthetic herbicides are not allowed or desired. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Control in Creeping Bentgrass Putting Greens with Amicarbazone and Paclobutrazol

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(3), 520–526.

By: M. Jeffries n, F. Yelverton n & T. Gannon n 

author keywords: Digital image analysis; injury; quality; turf spectral reflectance; weed control
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Seedling growth and survival studies
TL;DR: Results indicate amicarbazone usage on creeping bentgrass greens may be beneficially affected with the incorporation of paclobutrazol to treatment regimens because annual bluegrass control with the combination was equal to or greater than stand-alone amicarazone applications, and creeping bent Grass tolerance was superior 8 and 12 WAIT. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of Ambient Moisture on Aminocyclopyrachlor Efficacy

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(2), 317–322.

By: D. Lewis n, M. Jeffries n, H. Strek n, R. Richardson n  & F. Yelverton n

author keywords: Dew; herbicide loss; photolysis; turf injury
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
TL;DR: It is indicated that AMCP applications made to dew-covered turfgrass can increase herbicidal efficacy, and no significant losses due to photodegradation were observed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of Selective Amicarbazone Placement on Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) and Creeping Bentgrass Growth

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(4), 718–724.

By: M. Jeffries n, T. Gannon n , T. Rufty n & F. Yelverton n

author keywords: Digital image analysis; foliar absorption; herbicide efficacy; herbicide placement; root absorption
topics (OpenAlex): Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Weed Control and Herbicide Applications; Seedling growth and survival studies
TL;DR: Amicarbazone impacted creeping bentgrass growth similarly to bispyribac-sodium, whereas annual bluegrass growth was inhibited more by amicarbzone, suggesting it provides a more efficacious chemical option for end-user applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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