| |
| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/2000may1a.pdf
Last checked: 01/09/2013
Requires: PDF Reader |
|---|
| Publication Type:
| Professional |
|---|
| Author(s): | Hull, Richard J. |
|---|
| Author Affiliation: | Professor, Plant Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island |
|---|
| Title: | Understanding the turfgrass crown |
|---|
| Section: | Back - to - basics
Other records with the "Back - to - basics" Section
|
|---|
| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 9, No. 5, May 2000, p. 1-9. |
|---|
| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
|---|
| # of Pages: | 9 |
|---|
| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Crown development; Crown; Plant organs; Plant anatomy; Tillering rate; Rhizome growth; Stolon growth; Plant growth regulators; Flower bud initiation; Carbohydrate reserves; Mowing; Fertilization; Cell division; Irrigation
|
|---|
| Abstract/Contents: | Profiles the turfgrass crown, stating that "the primary growing points (meristems) are located in the crown which means all grass organs originate from the crown. Most of the energy reserves of a turfgrass plant are stored in its crown." Also states that "secondary stems can emerge from nodal buds on the crown and contribute enormously to the ability of a grass plant to produce a thick stand and spread vegetatively. These secondary stems include tillers, rhizomes and stolons." Discusses rhizome and stolon growth and the flowering hormone. Explains that "the photoperiodic signal is perceived by the leaves, where it triggers the synthesis of a flowering stimulus. This 'flowering hormone' is translocated via the phloem to the shoot apex where it induces flowering." Discusses the functions of the turf crown, including energy storage. Also discusses management factors to consider when preserving turfgrass crowns, including mowing, fertilizer management, and water management. Concludes that "crowns may not be visible but maintaining their health is an essential objective of effective turfgrass management." |
|---|
| Language: | English |
|---|
| References: | 8 |
|---|
| Note: | Figures
Graphs |
|---|
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hull, R. J. 2000. Understanding the turfgrass crown. TurfGrass Trends. 9(5):p. 1-9. |
| Fastlink to access this record outside TGIF: https://tic.msu.edu/tgif/flink?recno=122542 |
| If there are problems with this record, send us feedback about record 122542. |
| Choices for finding the above item: |
|---|
| Web URL(s):
http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/2000may1a.pdf
Last checked: 01/09/2013
Requires: PDF Reader |
| 
MSU catalog number: SB 433 .T874 |
| Request through your local library's inter-library loan service (bring or send a copy of this TGIF record) |
