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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/2000jan1a.pdf
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| Author(s): | Hull, Richard J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor, Plant Physiology, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, and Editorial Review Board, TurfGrass TRENDS |
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| Title: | Mowing: Its impact on turfgrasses |
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| Section: | Back to basics
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| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 9, No. 1, January 2000, p. 1-8. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Mowing; Mowing frequency; Mowing height; Mowing tolerance; Mowing quality; Defoliation; Water use; Turf recovery; Tillers (vegetative); Morphology; Growth rate; Carbohydrate reserves; One-third rule; Climatic factors; Stress; Stress factors; Leaf area index; Dry weight; Photosynthesis; Transpiration; Water conservation; Clipping removal; Disease control
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses mowing and its potenial impact on turfgrass health. States that "mowing, along with fertilization and irrigation, is regarded as one of the three primary cultural practices in turf management...However, mowing is unique in often being regarded as negative or harmful to the well-being of grass." Explains that "from a purely botanical standpoint, mowing is detrimental to turfgrasses. It causes a temporary cessation of root growth, reduces carbohydrate production and storage, creates ports of entry for disease-causing organisms, temporarily increases water loss from cut leaf ends, and reduces water absorption by the roots." Suggests that "mowing tends to stimulate tillering and this results in a thicker turf with more shoots per square foot. Mowing also removes culms that have been induced to flower and begin to elongate." Mentions a study comparing stand density with mowing height. Reports that researchers "noted a decline in density when mowing heights were less than 1.0 inch. When mowed at 0.4 inches, shoot density decreased an average of 24 percent below the initial density." States that "turfgrasses are less tolerant of low mowing heights when subjected to stress conditions: drought, high temperature, [and] disease." Discusses mowing frequency, stating that "the other management variable associated with mowing is frequency. The general rule-of-thumb guiding mowing frequency is to mow when no more than one-third of the vertical shoot growth will be removed." Explains that mowing frequency is often dictated by the use to which turf is put rather than sound agronomic principles." Also discusses the effect of mowing on water use. Reports that "mowing strategy can have a large impact on the quality of turf." Concludes that "while mowing is a primary turf management practice, it can also be a useful tool for maintaining turf quality and avoiding injury caused by environmental and some biological stresses." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 12 |
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| Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of same date/year.
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hull, R. J. 2000. Mowing: Its impact on turfgrasses. TurfGrass Trends. 9(1):p. 1-8. |
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