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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Correggia, Achille |
Author Affiliation: | Certified Crop Adviser, Nu-Gro Limited, Technical Department, Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
Title: | An overview on soil test information |
Source: | Turf & Recreation. Vol. 19, No. 7, November/December 2006, p. 16, 18, 20, 22, 25. |
Publishing Information: | Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc. |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil testing; Nutrients; Soil texture; Cation exchange capacity; Base saturation; Soil pH; Salts; Macronutrients; Micronutrients; Secondary nutrients
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the process of soil testing. States that "for a turf manager to correctly interpret the results of any soil test, he needs to understand the information it provides." Lists information that may be found on soil analysis reports, including cation exchange capacity (CEC); base saturation (BS); soil pH; bufer pH; potassium to magnesium ratio; soluble salts; and optimum levels of macro, micro, and secondary nutrients. Explains that "an improved understanding of soil test information provides individuals with an increased confidence level when interpreting their results. With accurate soil test interpretation and correct fertilizer recommendations, a turf manager can develop a fertility program that maximizes the overall health of their turfgrass." Concludes that "finally and most importantly is the public's enjoyment that comes from a high quality recreational turf area, any decrease in turf's quality would greatly diminish an individual's pleasure." |
Language: | English |
References: | 10 |
Note: | Tables Graphs |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Correggia, A. 2006. An overview on soil test information. Turf Recreat. 19(7):p. 16, 18, 20, 22, 25. |
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