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Proceedings
Author(s):Witting, R. H.
Author Affiliation:Student, Turf Science, Colorado State University
Title:Experimental purr-wick for bentgrass green at C.S.U.
Meeting Info.:Fort Collins, Colorado: January 24-25, 1974
Source:20th Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Conference. 1974, p. 70-71.
Publishing Information:Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association, States Golf Association, Green Section, and Colorado State University
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Plastic sheeting; Root zone; Irrigation; Purr-wick system; Construction; Agrostis; Golf greens; Costs; Experimental greens
Cultivar Names:Penncross
Abstract/Contents:Profiles PURR-WICK and describes it as "a rooting matrix which uses the large pores of compacted particles above an impermeable underlayer [under layer] (plastic sheeting)." States that "the PURR-WICK system utilizes an irrigation technique that dates back 5,000 years." Describes the construction process for PURR-WICK at Colorado State University and announces future plans to experiment with various types of turfgrasses.
Language:English
References:3
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Witting, R. H. 1974. Experimental purr-wick for bentgrass green at C.S.U.. p. 70-71. In 20th Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Conference. Fort Collins, Colorado: January 24-25, 1974. Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association, States Golf Association, Green Section, and Colorado State University.
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