Kelly Kopp

Publications | Abstracts

• Meza-Capcha, K., Torres-Rua, A., Gao, R., Hargreaves, O., Osorio, K., Hipps, L.E, Kopp, K., Christiansen, L., Gowing, I., Coopmans, C., (2022). Estimation of leaf area index in urban turfgrass using high resolution multispectral imagery for the two-source energy balance model. American Geophysical Union
• Chen, J., Sun, Y., Kopp, K., (2022). Detecting drought stress of penstemons using infrared thermal imaging. HortScience 57(9): S58. (Abstr.)
• Mathews, J., Sun, Y., Harris, P., Kopp, K., McAvoy, D., Price, S., St. Hilaire, R., (2022). Determining sap yield, sugar contents, and mineral composition of boxelder and Norway maples. HortScience 57(9): S4 (Abstr.)
• Kopp, K., Lander, P., Mayer, P., Getting Smart About the Colorado River Basin: Research Trends.
• Sun, H., Kopp, K., Jones, S.B, (2010). Simulation of Water and Nutrient Transport in Three Turf Species. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA
• Sun, H., Kopp, K., Dietz, M.E, Jones, S.B, Fan, J., (2010). A Comprehensive Research Method to Investigate the Environmental Issues of Urban Landscapes: Water Use and Nitrogen Leaching of Urban Landscapes on Community Water Quantity and Quality. American Society for Horticultural Science

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Books

Publications | Book Chapters

• Kopp, K., (2016). Saving Water by Being Smart: Agronomy: Grow with it!. American Society of Agronomy
• Kopp, K., Jiang, Y., (2013). Turfgrass water use and physiology: Turfgrass: Biology, use, and management. American Society of Agronomy
• spranger, a.m, Cardon, G., Patterson, R., Heflebower, R.F, Croft, A., Kratsch, H., Kopp, K., Gunnell, J., Shao, M., G., Rupp, L.A, (2011). Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional Do-It-Yourself Guide: Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional Do-It-Yourself Guide. CHAPTER ONE: PLANNING AND DESIGN. USU Press
• Kopp, K., Gunnell, J., (2011). Principle 4: Practical Turfgrass Areas: Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional and Do-it-Yourself Guide. USU Academic Press
• Kopp, K., Y.J, Turfgrass Water Use: Turfgrass Monograph (Crop Science Society of America). Crop Science Society of America

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Beddes, T., Caron, M.S, Barnhill, J.V, Kopp, K., (2017). Supression and Control of Field Bindweed in Residential Areas.
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Wilde, T., (2016). Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing for Piute County.
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Wilde, T., (2016). Simple Sprinkler Testing for Wayne County.
• Beddes, T., Kopp, K., Whitesides, R.E, Gunnell, J., Caron, M.S, (2015). Weed Control Options for Residential Lawns in Utah.
• McCann, R.B, Lynch, J., Kopp, K., (2015). Greywater Systems.
• Kopp, K., Davis, R., Ramirez, R., (2013). Chinch Bugs.
• Nischwitz, C., Kopp, K., Gunnell, J., (2013). Necrotic Ring Spot and Summer Patch of Turfgrass.
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Nelson, R., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Beaver County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Johnson, M.S, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Blanding, Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Pace, M., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Box Elder County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Beddes, T., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Cache County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Patterson, R., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Carbon County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Cooper, T.D, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Duchesne County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Worwood, D.R, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Emery County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Wilde, T., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Fillmore, Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Heaton, K., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Garfield County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Johnson, M.S, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Hanksville, Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Schaible, C., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Iron County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Heaton, K., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Kane County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Wilde, T., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Millard County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Johnson, M.S, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Moab, Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Johnson, M.S, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Monticello, Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Barnhill, J.V, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Morgan County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Wagner, K.M, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Salt Lake County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Palmer, M.D, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Sanpete County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Greenhalgh, L., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Tooele County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Seaver, M., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Utah County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Sulser, A.R, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Wasatch County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Goodspeed, J., (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Weber County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Hunter, B., Allen, L., (2013). Simpler Sprinkler Performance Testing for Davis County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Banks, J.E, (2013). Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing for Juab County. Utah State University Extension
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Gale, J.A, (2013). Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing for Sevier County. USU Cooperative Extension Service
• Banks, S.J, Kopp, K., Allen, L., (2013). Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing for Summit County. USU Extension Service
• Kopp, K., Allen, L., Kitchen, B.M, (2013). Simple sprinkler performance testing for Uintah County. Utah State University Extension
• Goodspeed, J., Heflebower, R.F, Beddes, T., Kopp, K., (2012). Bermuda Grass in Utah Lawns.
• Beddes, T., Kopp, K., (2012). Lawn Fertilizers for Cool Season Turf.
• Alston, D.G, Kopp, K., (2010). Turgrass cultural practices and insect pest management. Utah State University Cooperative Extension *
• Koenig, R., Kopp, K., Reid, C.R, (2002). Water-Wise Landscaping: Monitoring irrigation with probes. USU Extension electronic publication

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

• Beard, F., Deer, H.M, Roe, A.H, Kopp, K., Karren, J.B, (2011). Structural and Health Related Pest Management. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Mathews, J., Sun, Y., Harris, P., Dai, X., Price, S., McAvoy, D., Farrell, M., Kopp, K., (2024). Sap yield and sugar content of boxelder and Norway maple trees in Northern Utah. HortTechnology 34(1):52-59., doi: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05304-23
• Meza, K., Torres-Rua, A., Hipps, L.E, Kustas, W.P, Gao, R., Christiansen, L., Kopp, K., Nieto, H., Burchard-Levine, V., Martin, M.P, Coopmans, C., Gowing, I., (2023). Spatial estimation of actual evapotranspiration over irrigated turfgrass using sUAS thermal and multispectral imagery and TSEB model. Irrigation Science, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-023-00899-y
• Chen, J., Sun, Y., Kopp, K., Oki, L., Jones, S.B, Hipps, L.E, (2023). Physiological and canopy temperature responses to drought of four Penstemon species. HortScience, 58:5, 539-549. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI16996-22
• Sun, H., Kopp, K., Jones, S.B, (2022). Numerical Simulation of Water and Nitrogen Transport in Three Turf Species. Journal of Environmental Quality
• Pratt, T., Allen, L., Rosenberg, D.E, Keller, A., Kopp, K., (2018). Urban Agriculture and Small Farm Irrigation Efficiency: Case Studies and Trends from Cache Valley, Utah. Agricultural Water Management, 213, 24-35.
• Kopp, K., Kjelgren, R.K, Urzagaste, P., Dai, X., (2017). Physiological and quality responses of turfgrass and ornamental plants to weather-based irrigation control. International Turfgrass Research Journal, 13, 1-10.
• Sun, H., Kopp, K., (2013). Identifying high-risk areas of N leaching in the Salt Lake Valley. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal, 12, 39-46.
• Johnson, P.G, Van Dyke, A., Hodgson, E., Murray, M., Kopp, K., (2012). Interest, Incentives, and Education Towards Organic Golf Course Management: A Study of Utah Golf Course Superintendents.. Applied Turfgrass Science, doi: 10.1094/ATS-2012-0320-01-TT
• Sun, H., Kopp, K., Kjelgren, R.K, (2012). Water efficient urban landscapes-Integrating different water use categorizations and plant types. HortScience, 47, 254-263.
• Rosenberg, D.E, Kopp, K., Kratsch, H., Rupp, L.A, Johnson, P.G, Kjelgren, R.K, (2011). Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water Use, Labor, and Impacts to Support Landscape Choice. Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 47:3, 635–649. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-1688.2011.00530.x
• McCammon, T., Marquardt-Pyatt, S., Kopp, K., (2009). Water-conserving landscapes: an evaluation of homeowner preference. Journal of Extension, 47:2
• Kopp, K., Guillard, K., (2009). Quantifying turfgrass-available N from returned clippings using anion exchange membranes. International Turfgrass Research Journal, 11, 41-54.
• Bunderson, L.D, Johnson, P.G, Kopp, K., Van Dyke, A., (2009). Tools for evaluating native grasses as low maintenance turf. HortTechnology, 19, 626-632.
• Kopp, K., Cerny-Koenig, T., Lopez, R., (2007). Educating large landscape water users. Journal of Extension, 45:1
• Zollinger, N., Kjelgren, R., Cerny-Koenig, T., Kopp, K., Koenig, R., (2006). Drought responses of six ornamental herbaceous perennials. Scientia Horticulturae, 109, 267-274.
• Kopp, K., Guillard, K., (2005). Clipping contributions to nitrate leaching from creeping bentgrass under varying irrigation and N rates. International Turfgrass Research Journal
• Koenig, R., Cerny, T., Heflebower, R.F, Mesner, N., Kopp, K., Hill, R.W, (2004). A team approach enhances statewide water issues programming. Journal of Extension, 42:3
• Guillard, K., Kopp, K., (2004). Nitrogen fertilizer form and associated nitrate leaching from cool-season lawn turf. Journal of Environmental Quality, 33, 1822-1827.
• Ebdon, J.S, Kopp, K., (2004). Relationships between water use efficiency, carbon isotope discrimination, and turf performance in genotypes of Kentucky bluegrass during drought. Crop Science, 44, 1754-1762.
• Johnson, P.G, Koenig, R.T, Kopp, K., (2003). Nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium responses and requirements in calcareous sand greens. Agronomy Journal, 95, 697-702.
• Kopp, K., Guillard, K., (2002). Clipping management and nitrogen fertilization of turfgrass: growth, nitrogen utilization, and quality. Crop Science, 42, 1225-1231.
• Kopp, K., Guillard, K., (2002). Relationship of turfgrass growth and quality to soil nitrate desorbed from anion exchange membranes. Crop Science, 42, 1232-1240.
• Guillard, K., Warner, G.S, Kopp, K., Stake, J.D, (1999). Leaching of broadcast and banded Atrazine from maize plots. Journal of Environmental Quality, 28, 130-137.
• Guillard, K., Morris, T.F, Kopp, K., (1999). The pre-sidedress soil nitrogen test and nitrate leaching from corn. Journal of Environmental Quality, 28, 1845-1852.

Professional Journal

Public or Trade Journal

• Kopp, K., Johnson, P.G, Klotz, E., Miller, C., (2015). Water Use Efficiency on Golf Courses in Utah. Golf Course Management, 83, 114-117. *
• Kopp, K., (2006). Water conservation programs and the turfgrass industry. Turf News, 30, 34-38. *
• Kopp, K., Guillard, K., (2002). Adjusting N rates when clippings are returned. Golf Course Management, 70, 60-64. *
• Johnson, P.G, Koenig, R., Kopp, K., (2002). Fertilizing calcareous sand greens. Golf Course Management, 70, 81-84. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Rupp, L.A, Kopp, K., Endter-Wada, J.L, Sun, Y., Johnson, P.G, Schaible, C., (2019). Annual Report of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (2019). *
• Rupp, L.A, Endter-Wada, J.L, Johnson, P.G, Kopp, K., Sun, Y., Wheaton, A., (2018). Annual Report of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (2018). *
• Rupp, L.A, Kopp, K., Kjelgren, R.K, Johnson, P.G, Extension Water Initiative Interim Report - Center for Water Efficient Landscaping. *
• Rosenberg, D.E, Kopp, K., Kratsch, H., Rupp, , Johnson, , Kjelgren, R.K, (2010). Value Landscape Engineering Lifecycle Analysis Final Report & User's Guide to the Spreadsheet Program. Central Utah Water Conservancy District *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Cerny, T., Kuhns, M.R, Kopp, K., Johnson, P.G, (2002). Efficient irrigation of woody landscape plants. Utah State Univ. Extension Fact Sheet

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Evans, S.R, Kopp, K., Johnson, P.G, Hansen, N.C, Hopkins, B.G, (2020). More "Pop" per Drop: Smart Irrigation. SportsField Management *
• Kopp, K., (2012). Plant scientist seeks understanding landscape architect for meaningful soil-plant-water relationship. American Society of Landscape Architecture *
• Johnson, P.G, Kopp, K., (2004). Maximum length of summer dormancy in Kentucky bluegrass without or with minimal irrigation. TurfNews [TPI] *

Newsletter

• Kopp, K., (2016). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Winter 2016.
• Kopp, K., (2015). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Spring 2015.
• Kopp, K., (2014). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2014.
• Kopp, K., (2014). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Summer 2014.
• Kopp, K., (2014). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Spring 2014.
• Kopp, K., (2014). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Winter 2014.
• Kopp, K., (2013). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2013.
• Kopp, K., (2013). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Summer 2013.
• Kopp, K., Ramirez, R., Messmer, T.A, (2013). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Spring 2013.
• Kopp, K., Johnson, P.G, (2013). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Winter 2013.
• Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2012). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2012.
• Kopp, K., Ramirez, R., Spears, L., (2012). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Summer 2012.
• Kopp, K., Ramirez, R., (2012). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Spring 2012.
• Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2010). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2010.
• Kopp, K., (2010). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Spring 2010.
• Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2009). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2009.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.