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Content Type:Q & A
Author(s):Williamson, R. Chris
Author Affiliation:Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Title:Questions from the floor: [Bottom line on earth worms]
Column Name:Wisconsin entomology report
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Source:The Grass Roots. Vol. 36, No. 1, January/February 2007, p. 23.
Publishing Information:Madison, WI: Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association.
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Earthworms; Earthworm control; Earthworm castings; Aggregates; Topdressing; Trade secrets
Abstract/Contents:Discusses earthworm management on golf courses. Mentions research conducted to determine potential control methods. Reports that "there are no 'silver bullets' or quick solutions to managing earthworms in turf...[but] research revealed that abrasive soil aggregates incluing Black Jack (crushed coal slag), Amber Jack or Minergy (paper mill byproduct), and Best Sand (man-made sand; crushed quartz) provided significant recution (compared to the untreated control) in earthworm castings where these products were applied to turf." Also reports that "repeated applications...of angular, abrasive soil aggregates are necessary to achieve maximum effectiveness." Conlcudes that "it is unclear as to the long-term agronomic implications of this management strategy. It is possible that this strategy could drastically disrupt the soil texture, potentially causing layering or result in plant nitrogen infection sites on the leaf sheath or roots due to the abrasive nature of the soil aggreate."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Williamson, R. C. 2007. Questions from the floor: [Bottom line on earth worms]. Grass Roots. 36(1):p. 23.
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