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Newsletter Author(s): Shortell, Rob ;
Park, Brad Author Affiliation: Rutgers University Title: Differences exist among infield mixes Section: Rutgers cornerOther records with the "Rutgers corner" Section Source: Update [New Jersey]. Vol. 3, No. 6, November/December 2003, p. 6-8.# of Pages: 3 Publishing Information: Pennsville, NJ: Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Keywords: TIC Keywords: American Society of Testing Materials ; Baseball fields ; Construction specifications ; Playability ; Protective covers ; Quality evaluation ; Research plots ; Skinned areas ; Soil mixtures ; Soil water retention Abstract/Contents: Presents a study conducted by Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey to "[demonstrate] different infield mixes." Details the methods and materials used in the study, stating that "we designed the Summer 2003 demonstration that included a total of five mixes; two falling within ASTM [American Society for Testing and Materials] standards, and three falling outside ASTM standards." Continues that "following installation, the infield mixes were left uncovered and therefore exposed to weather conditions ranging from heavy rainfall to prolonged dryness." Reports on the management requirements for each of the five mixtures, and explains that one-third of each plot was left uncovered for a period of two weeks. Notes that "the advantages of covering were evident...as the covered areas were game-ready whereas the uncovered sections were rock hard." Concludes that "sports field managers should consider their budgets, availability of labor, and typical environmental conditions (dry climate vs. moist climate) when choosing an infield mix." Language: English References: 1 Note: Pictures, b/w ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science -Like - may be incomplete ): Update [New Jersey].Fastlink to access this record outside TGIF: https://tic.msu.edu/tgif/flink?recno=171666 If there are problems with this record, send us feedback about record 171666 . Choices for finding the above item : Web URL(s): http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/updat/article/2003nov6.pdf b7874780 Request through your local library's inter-library loan service (bring or send a copy of this TGIF record)
