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Author(s):Rankin, Peter; Ross, Craig
Author Affiliation:Soil Bureau, D.S.I.R., Lower Hutt
Title:Dry Patch - So What's New?
Source:Sports Turf Review. Vol. 139, June 1982, p. 61-66.
Publishing Information:Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute
# of Pages:6
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Hydrophobic soils; Compaction; Wetting agents; Irrigation; Thatch control; Localized dry spots
Abstract/Contents:CONCLUSION: "The answer to the question posed by the title of this article is really - 'nothing is new'. We know a little more about the causes, but we can do little about preventing the formation of organic coatings on sand/soil particles. Reducing thatch, careful moisture control to prevent drying out, physical disruption of the soil to improve water infiltration and the use of wetting agents are the tools available to the greenkeeper for the prevention of dry patch formation. Saturating a green with irrigation water is not a solution as the low areas in the green will become water-logged and environmentally unhealthy for grass growth."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: LDS

Other items relating to: Wetting Agents
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Rankin, P., and C. Ross. 1982. Dry Patch - So What's New?. Sports Turf Rev. 139:p. 61-66.
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