Gregory Bell

author of Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology: Advanced Management Principles

November 4, 2015

Dr. Greg Bell is the Wayne and Jean Huffine Endowed Professor of Turfgrass Science at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. After many years as an industrial supervisor and business owner, Dr. Bell returned to school at the Ohio State University to finish a B.S. in Turfgrass Management followed by a Masters and Ph.D. in Agronomy with specialty in turfgrass science. Greg has published a number of scientific papers, book chapters, and trade journal articles in turfgrass science and was part of a research team that was awarded the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary's Honor Award in 2002. He was named the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Advisor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University in 2001 and was awarded the Faculty Phoenix Award dedicated to the outstanding graduate student advisor of the year at Oklahoma State University in 2003. Dr. Bell teaches classes in Introductory Turfgrass Management, Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology, and Personnel and Financial Management in Horticulture.

Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology: Advanced Management Principles is written for students or practitioners who are familiar with the basic science and management of turfgrasses either through study or practice. General plant physiology, primarily photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration are described in a very basic, easy to understand format. The author describes how the understanding of these basic physiological concepts influences management decisions. The book specifically addresses basic ecological concepts and how they can be used to manage a turfgrass environment with minimal to no offsite effects. Each major component of the turfgrass environment is discussed. The management practices suggested or described and the plant responses expected are supported by nearly 500 scientific references.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2011-honorees/gregory-bell

Last Updated: 14 January 2022