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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Ervin, Erik;
Doak, Sam |
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| Author Affiliation: | Ervin: Associate Professor, Turfgrass Science, Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech; Doak: Instructor, Turfgrass Science, Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech |
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| Title: | Phosphorus fertilization and the environment: What's the story? |
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| Section: | Environmental stewardship
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| Source: | Virginia Turfgrass Journal. March/April 2007, p. 26-29. |
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| Publishing Information: | Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Company |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Phosphorus fertilizers; Eutrophication; Application rates; Water pollution; Leachates; Surface runoff; Phosphorus; Best management practices; Soil testing; Nonpoint source pollution; Environmental effects
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the possible effects of phosphorus (P) fertilization on the environment. States that "although continuous use of these fertilizers has benefited turf health, many Virginia soils now have P levels far above the levels neccessary for adequate turfgrass nutrition. Unfortunately, phosphorus is most often the nutrient responsible for eutrophication (or algal blooms) that can occur in fresh-water systems...impairing the ability of these waters to support aquatic life and...recreational activities." Explains that "only voluntary programs have been (or are) in development to restrict potential P-loading from turf areas." States that "even though P moves much less readily into fresh water, only a small amount can have a large impact on water quality." Recommends taking a soil test and provides a scale indicating pollution potential. Suggests the detailed best management practices (BMPs) for dealing with phosphorus issues. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Reprint appears in The Commonwealth Crier, p. 7, 15, with variant title "Phosphorus fertilization and environmental concerns? What's the story?
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Ervin, E., and S. Doak. 2007. Phosphorus fertilization and the environment: What's the story?. VA Turfgrass J. p. 26-29. |
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