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Author(s):Frank, Kevin W.; Leach, Brian E.; Crum, Jim R.; Rieke, Paul E.; Leinauer, Bernd R.; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Calhoun, Ronald N.
Author Affiliation:Frank: Assistant Professor; Leach: Former M.S. Student; Crum: Professor; Rieke: Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; Leinauer: Assistant Professor, Extension Plant Sciences, University of New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico; Nikolai: Academic Specialist; Calhoun: Environmental Turfgrass Specialist, Plant and Soil Sciences Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Title:Effect of rootzone material and depth on moisture retention in undulating USGA putting greens
Source:USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 4, No. 11, June 1 2005, p. 1-9.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:9
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Root zone; Root depth; Golf greens; Soil water movement; USGA recommendations; Slope; Peat; Root zone mixture; Volumetric water content; Soil moisture; Golf green construction
Abstract/Contents:"Research was undertaken at Michigan State University to determine if altering the rootzone depth of a USGA green, decreasing it in high areas and increasing it in low areas, increases soil moisture uniformity across the slope of an undulating green. The research found: Modifying the depth of the sand rootzone mix greens improved soil moisture uniformity across the slope of an undulating green. When soil or peat was added to the sand rootzone mix, extremes in soil moisture content between the high and low elevations of the green were reduced regardless of construction type (modified or standard USGA). This research emphasizes the importance of closely monitoring construction activities to ensure that, at a minimum, the rootzone is a uniform 12-inch depth from low to high areas."
Language:English
References:5
See Also:See also USGAS version, "Zone depth affects putting green performance: Research at Michigan State University demonstrates how varying putting green rootzone depth affects moisture retention", USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online, June 1, 2005, p. [1-9], R=107857 R=107857
See Also:Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2000-08-175
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Frank, K. W., B. E. Leach, J. R. Crum, P. E. Rieke, B. R. Leinauer, T. A. Nikolai, et al. 2005. Effect of rootzone material and depth on moisture retention in undulating USGA putting greens. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 4(11):p. 1-9.
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