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Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/mitgc/article/20026.pdf Last checked: 03/04/2009 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
| Proceedings |
Author(s): | Minner, Dave |
Author Affiliation: | Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University |
Title: | Common problems on sand-based and native soil athletic fields |
Meeting Info.: | East Lansing, MI: January 21-24, 2002 |
Source: | Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Vol. 31, 2002, p. 6-10. |
Publishing Information: | East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Sand-based athletic fields; Sports turf; Native soil fields; Comparisons; Compaction; USGA recommendations; Aeration; Porosity; Macropores; Soil water retention; Organic matter; Soil stability; Sodding
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses common problems on sand-based and native soil athletic fields, including compaction, porosity, water retention, and surface stability. Offers potential solutions to each problem. Gives advice on how to develop a management strategy. States that "managers should recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both types of systems, communicate realistic field performance expectations, and develop specific strategies for each field type." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Minner, D. 2002. Common problems on sand-based and native soil athletic fields. p. 6-10. In Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. East Lansing, MI: January 21-24, 2002. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University. |
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