Advances in Sustainable Turfgrass Management—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Green areas such as gardens, parks, sports facilities, and farmhouses play a crucial role in urban, peri-urban, and recreational–rural landscapes by providing ecosystem services, mitigating anthropogenic impacts, and improving human well-being. However, turfgrass management remains one of the most resource-intensive components of green area maintenance, particularly in terms of water use, energy consumption, and agrochemical inputs. For this reason, the adoption of sustainability-oriented and data-driven management strategies has become a priority under increasing water scarcity and climate constraints. Current challenges in turfgrass management include the reduction in water use through precise irrigation scheduling, the implementation of reduced-input and non-chemical weed control strategies, and the mitigation of local environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions, exhaust gases, and noise pollution. In this context, Precise Turfgrass Management (PTM) approaches—supported by digital technologies, decision support systems, and automation—offer significant opportunities to achieve measurable sustainability outcomes, including GHG reduction, optimized input application, and improved resource-use efficiency. The integration of smart and autonomous technologies, such as UAVs and UTVs for turf monitoring and care, sensor-based systems, and precision machinery, enables site-specific management of mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control. Furthermore, the use of biostimulants, innovative turfgrass species, and sustainable pest management strategies represents a promising pathway to reduce chemical inputs while maintaining turf quality and functionality. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, applied case studies, critical reviews, and perspective papers focusing on innovative strategies, technologies, machines, products, and turfgrass cultivars that support sustainable and measurable improvements in turfgrass management. Contributions demonstrating quantifiable benefits in terms of water savings, reduced chemical and energy inputs, GHG reduction, and enhanced resilience under climate stress are particularly encouraged. Applications in sports fields, municipal green areas, and suburban environments are within the scope of this Special Issue.

Dr. Marco Fontanelli
Dr. Mino Sportelli
Guest Editors

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• precise turfgrass management (PTM)
• GHG reduction
• non-chemical weed control
• UAV and/or UTV for turf care
• sustainable pests management in turf
• precise input application
• use of biostimulants
• use of innovative turf species

• Advances in Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Grasses (8 articles)