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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/1998sep1a.pdf
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| Author(s): | Callahan, Lloyd M. |
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| Author Affiliation: | University of Tennessee |
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| Title: | Thatch control in bentgrass greens: The influence of cultural & chemical controls rootzone nutrients |
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| Section: | Agronomics
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| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 7, No. 9, September 1998, p. 1-9. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
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| # of Pages: | 9 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf greens; Thatch control; Agrostis; Golf course management; Vertical mowing; Coring; Wetting agents; Potassium; Hydrated lime; Phosphorus; Calcium; pH; Cultural control; Thatch accumulation
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the importance of controlling thatch buildup, stating that "thatch buildup naturally occurs at many managed turfgrass sites, however if it accumulates excessively it can seriously impede the health and long-term survival of densely grown turfgrasses such as on putting greens." Presents a study "[comparing] the effectiveness of the most commonly used mechanical practices and certain chemical/nutrient treatments in controlling thatch on a creeping bentgrass green constructed to USGA [United States Greenkeepers Association] specifications." Reports on the effects of potassium (K), phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), hydrated lime, and pH. States that "it was suggested that limestone may be effective in reducing thatch, but in other studies, limestone treatments were not effective." Briefly discusses the use of wetting agents, stating that "results indicated that Wet [Agent] increased thatch accumulation." Concludes that "if managers have adequate soil nutrient levels (as measured by a soil test) and they can be maintained through normal nutrient management practices, then the 4 and 8 times per year mechanical treatments combined with 3 to 6 topdressing applications per year appear to offer the best change [chance] to significantly reduce accumulated thatch on highly maintained bentgrass USGA putting greens." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 24 |
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| Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of the same date and year
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Callahan, L. M. 1998. Thatch control in bentgrass greens: The influence of cultural & chemical controls rootzone nutrients. TurfGrass Trends. 7(9):p. 1-9. |
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