Interpreting research trial results

University field days are wrapping up for 2018 and floods of data are being presented at meetings and on the web. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to interpret the data that is being presented. In this PACE Turf Update, we will provide some pointers that will help you understand results that are being reported.

There are two key questions to ask when reviewing trial results:

1. Is the trial designed adequately and are the non-treated check plots appropriate? Watch-outs are…