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Author(s):O'Brien, Patrick; Hartwiger, Chris
Author Affiliation:Agronomists, United States Golf Association Green Section, Southeast Region
Title:Ultradwarfs in the off-season - a winter wonderland: Winter may be in the off-season, but with proper care, ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens do not miss a beat
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 45, No. 6, November/December 2007, p. Cover, 1-7.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:8
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Autumn maintenance; Color; Cultivar evaluation; Cynodon dactylon; Cynodon dactylon x Cynodon transvaalensis; Disease control; Dwarf bermudagrasses; Fertility; Golf course maintenance; Golf green speed; Maintenance programs; Mowing height; Overseeding; Plant growth regulators; Recommendations; Sprayers; Topdressing; Wear resistance; Winter injury; Winter maintenance
Cultivar Names:Miniverde; Champion; TifEagle
Abstract/Contents:Focuses on ultradwarf turf maintenance, explaining that "for the purposes of this article, the term ultradwarf refers to the varieties Champion, Miniverde, and TifEagle...This article focuses on transition zone golf courses with ultradwarfs." Provides recommendations on overseeding, organic matter dilution, and wear tolerance; fall maintenance; mowing height; spring dead spot prevention; fertility; plant growth regulators; topdressing; winter color and applying coats of paint; winter injury resistance; winter irrigation; and winter weeds. Concludes that "superintendents have taken the unique physical characteristics of these [ultradwarf] grasses and have developed a style of management that provides 'in season' golf conditions in the cooler months of the year."
Language:English
References:1
See Also:Other items relating to: Bermudagrasses - Ultradwarf Cultivars
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
O'Brien, P., and C. Hartwiger. 2007. Ultradwarfs in the off-season - a winter wonderland: Winter may be in the off-season, but with proper care, ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens do not miss a beat. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 45(6):p. Cover, 1-7.
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