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Web URL(s):http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/golfd/article/2005dec56.pdf
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Author(s):Long, Steven H.; Liu, H.; McCarty, L. B.; Thackston, J. A.
Author Affiliation:Long and Thackston: Masters Candidate in Turfgrass Science, Clemson University; Liu: Associate Professor, Clemson University; McCarty: Professor of Horticulture, Clemson University
Title:If it's winter, it must be time to put on a coat (of green paint)
Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 61, No. 12, December 2005, p. 56-58.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Ball roll measurement; Costs; Cynodon dactylon; Golf greens; Colorants; Overseeding; Soil temperature; Spring green-up; Visual evaluation; Winter color; Winter maintenance
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the issues surrounding painting golf greens and why it has become the alternative to overseeding greens for winter color. States that "the practice of painting greens is gaining notoriety because of its inexpensiveness, attractiveness, bremudagrass health maintenance and playability." Provides the results of a study done to "evaluate effects of two painting brands (Titan and Missouri Turf Paint) applied at one and/or two applications per winter season vs. a control with no paint or overseeding." Displays charts that measure the data.
Language:English
References:4
Note:Distributed within Golfdom December 2005
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Liu, H., L. B. McCarty, S. H. Long, and J. A. Thackston. 2005. If it's winter, it must be time to put on a coat (of green paint). TurfGrass Trends. 61(12):p. 56-58.
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