Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Weed Science

Dr. Brosnan is the head of the turfgrass weed science research and extension program at the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on effective and economical strategies for broadleaf and grassy weed control in various turfgrass systems, including golf courses, athletic fields, and residential landscapes. He is also interested in the effects of plant growth regulators on both warm and cool-season turfgrasses. He received a B.S. in turfgrass science from Penn State University, an M.S. in plant, soil and insect sciences (turfgrass) from the University o f Massachusetts Amherst, and a Ph.D. in agronomy (turfgrass) from Penn State University. Click here for more information on Dr. Brosnan.

Greg Breeden, M.S.
Weed Science Extension Assistant

Greg has been a weed science extension assistant at the University of Tennessee since June 1996. He is responsible for managing all of the turfgrass weed science research projects at the University of Tennessee. Greg is also instrumental in the development of new turfgrass weed science extension/educational materials at the University of Tennessee. He received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in plant and soil science (weed science) from the University of Tennessee.

Matt Elmore
M.S. Candidate
Turf Weed Science

Matt will join the University of Tennessee turfgrass weed science team in the summer of 2009 as an M.S. degree candidate. Matt is currently working on a B.S. in Turfgrass Science at Penn State University and is part of the Penn State turfgrass weed science team. His research at the University of Tennessee will investigate the effects of environmental factors and weed phenology on the efficacy of herbicides used for dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum) control in place of MSMA.