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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Unruh, J. Bryan;
Trenholm, Laurie E.;
Kenworthy, Kevin E. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Unruh and Trenholm: Associate Professors; Kenworthy: Assistant Professor, University of Florida |
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| Title: | Zoysiagrass for Florida lawns: A passing fancy or here to stay? |
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 24, No. 2, March/April 2007, p. 12-17, 19. |
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| Publishing Information: | Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 7 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Zoysia; Fertilization; Mowing; Thatch control; Irrigation; Weed control; Insect control; Nematode control; Disease control; Lawn turf
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses management of zoysiagrass. Suggests that "zoysiagrass management may not necessariy require a higher level of maintenance, but the maintenance is different than that of other lawn grasses." Discusses fertilizing, mowing, thatch control, and watering. Profiles different varieties of zoysiagrass, including Cashmere, El Toro, and Emerald. Discusses pest control, including weeds, insects, nematodes, and disease. Concludes that "as homeowners and landscapers discover the merits and aesthetic value of zoysiagrass, its market share will...increase." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Which variety is best?", p. 14, 16
Pictures, color
Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Unruh, J. B., L. E. Trenholm, and K. E. Kenworthy. 2007. Zoysiagrass for Florida lawns: A passing fancy or here to stay?. Fla. Turf Dig. 24(2):p. 12-17, 19. |
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