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| Author(s): | Pepin, Jerry |
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| Author Affiliation: | Executive Vice-President, Pickseed West, Oregon |
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| Title: | Turfgrass selection for golf courses |
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| Source: | GreenMaster. Vol. 40, No. 1, February 2005, p. 22-23. |
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| Publishing Information: | Richmond Hill, Ontario: Kenilworth Publishing Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Choice of species; Golf courses; Golf; Turfgrasses; Turfgrass profile; Breeding; Cultivar improvement; Hybrids
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| Abstract/Contents: | Describes the selection of turf species and varieties to create diversity among Canadian golf courses, ranging from the "improved characteristics of new bentgrass varieties to the unique and interesting appearance and performance of native grass species." Explains turf development and how "the sport of golf is primarily responsible for the creation of the modern turf industry." Profiles creeping bentgrass as a "very low growing, dense, elite variety mainly developed for tee and greens. It represents the ultimate quality among the modern creeping bentgrasses." Describes Blue Velvet as an "elite dark-green, low-growing hybrid with superior turf quality and disease resistance [which] represents the newest and best in Kentucky bluegrass." Explains that "creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra) quickly became a staple due to superior winter hardiness, fine texture and low maintenance." Details perennial ryegrass as having been "used in Canada as a primary species on coastal golf courses and sod farms but largely a nurse and overseeding species in colder inland areas." Discusses the use of native species on golf courses, such as fowl bluegrass, sheeps fescue, tufted hairgrass, northern wheatgrass, and violet wheatgrass. Concludes that "current and future developments will give turf managers and architects more choice than ever before...[but] there is the responsibility for suppliers and users to educate themselves on the benefits, impact and costs associated with the product." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Pepin, J. 2005. Turfgrass selection for golf courses. GreenMaster. 40(1):p. 22-23. |
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