Adam Gore

Horticulture Extension Agent


Office: Sumter County
Phone: 803-848-8163
Fax:

Email: awgore@clemson.edu

Educational Background

Ph.D. Plant and Environmental Sciences
Clemson University 2023

M.S. Plant and Environmental Sciences
Clemson University 2016

B.S. Agricultural Education
Clemson University 2013

Profile

Adam was raised near the coast in Loris, South Carolina before continuing his education in the the foothills at Clemson University. He received a B.S. in Agricultural Education, and a M.S. in Plant and Environmental Sciences from Clemson University taking a particular interest in turfgrass. Previously, Adam was a high school agricultural science teacher before coming to Clemson Extension. Adam has worked with turfgrass in several capacities for over 18 years and is frequently sought for assistance in troubleshooting problems on home lawns, sports fields, golf courses, and other turf management areas.

Research Interests

Current research includes timing and efficacy of various fertilizers and herbicides in turfgrass in addition to soil pest management in field-grown ornamentals. Previous research has evaluated potential causes of, and remediation for, heavy metal toxicity on bermudagrass and bentgrass putting greens as well as efficacy of various fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators.

Publications

Books:
McCarty, B., Cutulle, M., and A. Gore. 2021. Characteristics of Herbicides for Turf, Ornamental Landscapes, and Aquatics (3rd ed.). Kindle Direct.

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles:
Gore, A. W., McCarty, L. B., Brown, P. J., Quisenberry, V., and W.C. Bridges. 2024. Accumulation and Potential Remediation of Copper in Golf Course Putting Greens. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 36(5):1000–1007. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54596

Brown, P., Gore, A., Martin, S.B., McCarty, L.B., and C.E. Wells. 2017. Potential Health Benefits of Pigment-containing Products on Creeping Bentgrass and Hybrid Bermudagrass. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 15(3):1-13.

Trade Articles:
Gore, A., McCarty, L.B., and P. Brown. 2021. Heavy metals effects on warm-season turfgrass golf greens. Golf Course Management. 89(4):68-72.

McCarty, L.B., Gore, A. and J. Gann. 2014. Is the grass really greener?. Golf Course Management. 82(8):86-9.1

Fact Sheets:
Gore, A. 2021. Armyworms (HGIC 2159). Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center Fact Sheet. September 2021.

Smith, W.B. and A. Gore. Lawn Weed Control Timing Chart (HGIC 2334). Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center Fact Sheet. April 2020.

Gore, A. 2020. Dogfennel (HGIC 2331). Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center Fact Sheet. February 2020.

Gore, A. 2019. Carolina Geranium (HGIC 2330). Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center Fact Sheet. March 2019.

Gore, A. 2018. Herbicide Damage to Landscape Plants (HGIC 2349). Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center Fact Sheet. November 2018.