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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Haley, J. E.;
Wehner, D. J.;
Fermanian, T. W.;
Turgeon, A. J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Haley: Assistant Horticulturist; Wehner and Fermanian: Assistant Professors, Turfgrass Science, Department of Horticulture, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois; Turgeon: Research Director, Tru Green Corporation, East Lansing, Michigan |
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| Title: | Comparison of conventional and mulching mowers for Kentucky bluegrass maintenance |
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| Section: | Reports
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| Source: | HortScience. Vol. 20, No. 1, February 1985, p. 105-107. |
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| Publishing Information: | Alexandria, VA: American Society for Horticultural Science |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Poa pratensis; Mowers; Clippings; Mulching mowers; Rotary mowers; Turfgrass quality; Mowing frequency; Encroachment; Comparisions; Clipping return; Thatch accumulation; Mulching
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The effects on Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) turf quality of mowing with either a mulching mower or a conventional rotary mower, having clippings removed or returned, were determined. Turf that received 0, 150, or 300 kg N ha-1 yr-1 was mowed at 5 cm either biweekly, weekly, or twice weekly. Turf quality, weed encroachment, and thatch buildup were monitored. Highest quality was found where turf was mowed twice weekly with a conventional rotary mower with clippings returned and received 300 kg N ha-1 yr-1. Quality ratings for turf mowed with the mulching mower were equal to or significantly lower than ratings for turf mowed with a conventional rotary mower with clippings returned on 13 of the 17 rating dates. Thatch buildup and weed encroachment responded to N level, with more thatch and fewer weeds at the highest N level." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 5 |
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| See Also: | See also related article "Comparison of conventional and mulching mowers for turfgrass maintenance" Agronomy Abstracts, November/December 1981, p. 125 R=7526 R=7526 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Haley, J. E., D. J. Wehner, T. W. Fermanian, T. W. Fermanian, and A. J. Turgeon. 1985. Comparison of conventional and mulching mowers for Kentucky bluegrass maintenance. HortScience. 20(1):p. 105-107. |
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