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Author(s):Goatley, Mike; Zhang, Xunzhong; Willis, John; McKissack, David
Author Affiliation:Goatley: Extension Turfgrass Specialist, Virginia Tech; Zhang: Research Scientist, Virginia Tech; Willis: Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech; McKissack: Research Associate Senior, Virginia Tech
Title:Security blankets?: The pros and cons of turf covers
Section:Applied research
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Source:Virginia Turfgrass Journal. September/October 2006, p. 22-25.
Publishing Information:Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Company
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Protective covers; Pros and cons; Winter injury; Spring green-up; Cynodon dactylon; Quality evaluation; Soil warming systems; Total nonstructural carbohydrate content; Photochemical efficiency; Lolium perenne; Weed control; Herbicides; Foramsulfuron
Cultivar Names:Riviera
Abstract/Contents:States that "covering cool- and warm-season turfgrasses with turf blankets can result in striking and highly desirable turf quality and growth characteristics in fall and spring." Discusses a trial conducted on a 'Riviera' bermudagrass turf, "reporting how turf blankets modify turf growth and development." Reports that "all covers provided acceptable turf quality through the month of November, with the highest quality observed with the black"; "reflective and white blankets enhanced significant spring greening by at least two weeks, whereas black delayed spring greening due to lack of sunlight"; and "photochemical effieciency (PE) measurements (a non-destructive method measuring chlorophyll activity) were two to four times higher in covered plots as compared to the uncovered control through December." Also discusses temporary blanket applications in spring, stating that "the orange tarp applied approximately four weeks prior to practice definitely resulted in superior turf density and color for the duration of spring practice through late April." Describes how turf covers may enhance perennial ryegrass control with herbicides, reporting that "covers applied before-and-after...Revolver application significantly improved perennial ryegrass control compared to Revolver application without covers." Concludes that "no single turf blanket fits all uses. Instead, different covers are appropriate for different situations."
Language:English
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Note:Reprint appears in Tennessee Turfgrass, October/November 2006, p. 18-22
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Goatley, M., X. Zhang, J. Willis, and D. McKissack. 2006. Security blankets?: The pros and cons of turf covers. VA Turfgrass J. p. 22-25.
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