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Web URL(s): | https://listings.lib.msu.edu/stwtc/1976.pdf#page=70 Last checked: 07/10/2017 Requires: PDF Reader Notes: Item is within a single large file |
Publication Type:
| Proceedings |
Author(s): | Weaver, R. W. |
Author Affiliation: | Associate Professor, Soil and Crop Sciences Department, The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas |
Title: | Soil microorganisms and thatch accumulation in turf |
Meeting Info.: | College Station, TX: December 6-8, 1976 |
Source: | Proceedings of the 31stAnnual Texas Turfgrass Conference. 1976, p. 65-66. |
Publishing Information: | College Station, Texas A & M University and the Texas Turfgrass Association |
# of Pages: | 2 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Thatch accumulation; Decomposition; Bacteria; Fungi; Soil microorganisms; Golf greens; Vertical mowing; Nitrogen
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Abstract/Contents: | Thatch accumulation on golf greens is a major turf problem. Soil microorganisms are needed to help decompose plant residues and aid in nutrient cycling. Soil micro fauna (insects) are discussed, as well as soil conditions for thatch decomposition. Decay doesn't happen quickly when soil is hot and dry - the thatch is dry. Adequate moisture allows bacteria and fungi to perform their tasks. The only practical way to control thatch accumulation is verticutting, using a non-thatch turf species, and by controlling plant growth rate with frequent light applications of nitrogen. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Weaver, R. W. 1976. Soil microorganisms and thatch accumulation in turf. p. 65-66. In Proceedings of the 31stAnnual Texas Turfgrass Conference. College Station, TX: December 6-8, 1976. College Station, Texas A & M University and the Texas Turfgrass Association. |
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