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Author(s):Schwarz, Mary; Bonhotal, Jean; Gruttadaurio, Joann; Harrison, Ellen; Petrovic, A. Martin
Author Affiliation:Cornell Waste Management Institute, and Department of Hoticulture, Cornell University, Ithica, New York
Title:Improving soil health: Compost use on established turf
Section:Compost utilization and marketing
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Source:BioCycle, The Journal of Composting & Recycling. Vol. 48, No. 9, September 2007, p. 27-29.
Publishing Information:Emmaus, PA: The JG Press, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Composts; Athletic fields; Animal manures; Application rates; Coring; Organic matter; Soil pH; Bulk density; Nutrient availability; Infiltration rate; Quality; Organic amendments
Abstract/Contents:Presents a study conducted by the Cornell Waste Management Institute and the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University that "examined effects of soil and grass of topdressing manure-based composts on established turf fields." Details the materials and methods of the study, stating that "field research was conducted at four sites in New York State (NYS) from September 2003 through July 2006. At each site, there were six treatments in a randomized complete block design. Composts were applied five times." Reports that "use of manure-based composts on turfgrass improved soil organic matter content, increased the pH of acidic soils closer to neutral, and decreased bulk density thus reducing compaction." Also reports that "on sites where fields were poorly constructed and where field-use was very high, compost additions could not overcome these limitations and did not result in significant improvements in turf quality."
Language:English
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Schwarz, M., J. Bonhotal, E. Harrison, J. Gruttadaurio, and A. M. Petrovic. 2007. Improving soil health: Compost use on established turf. BioCycle. 48(9):p. 27-29.
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