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Web URL(s): | http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2006dec8b.pdf Last checked: 12/14/2009 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Sorochan, John |
Author Affiliation: | Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Science, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee |
Title: | Managing sand-based athletic fields |
Section: | Field science Other records with the "Field science" Section
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Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 22, No. 12, December 2006, p. 8, 10, 12. |
Publishing Information: | Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360) |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Sand-based athletic fields; Sports turf maintenance; Cultural methods; Root zone; Compaction; Particle size; Soil density; Soil stability; Irrigation practices; Fertilization program; Mowing; Organic matter
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses sand-based athletic field management, explaining that "native soil rootzones high in silt plus clay provide exceptional soil strength (soil stability); however, traffic from play often causes poor drainage and soil compaction. In contrast, sand-based rootzones provide smooth and uniform playing surfaces that resist compaction and have adequate drainage. However, sand-based rootzones typically have low nutrient and water-holding capacities. In addition, sands lack cohesion that can cause stability problems." Suggests that "soil nutient tests should be conducted regularly and subsequent fertilizer applications should be done for any nutrient deficiencies that occur." States that "typically, sand-based athletic fields require more frequent irrigation compared to a native soil athletic field because of the low water holding capacity." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Partial reprint appears in Sports Turf Manager, Autumn 2010 23(3), p. 18 Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Sorochan, J. 2006. Managing sand-based athletic fields. SportsTurf. 22(12):p. 8, 10, 12. |
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