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| Author(s): | Harrison, Chris |
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| Author Affiliation: | Freelance Writer |
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| Title: | Paspalum's pitch to bypass bermuda: Commercial cultivars use less fertilizer, drink brackish water |
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| Section: | Field science
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| Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 23, No. 1, January 2007, p. 8, 10-12. |
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| Publishing Information: | Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360) |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Paspalum vaginatum; Disease control; Turf maintenance; Turfgrass profile; Fertilization; Sod establishment; Litigation; Patents; Varietal registration
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| Cultivar Names: | SeaDwarf; SeaIsle-1 |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Profiles seashore paspalum, stating that it "is making a bid to bypass bermudagrass as the favorite turfgrass in the Coastal South and other arid, salty areas" in the United States. Reports that "university researchers agree that, despite some challenges to be addressed by anyone growing seashore paspalum, it is a variety to be reckoned with in any hot area where saltwater intrusion or brackish irrigation water is a problem." Details planting paspalum, explaining that "seashore paspalum can be planted as sod, sprigs, plugs, or sod-to-sprigs. Plugs are the least desirable as plugs have been trained to grow in a confined space and are less aggressive at grow-in." Discusses possible methods of fertilizing seashore paspalum, stating that "paspalum does well at rates of 3-6 pounds N [nitrogen] per thousand per year." Cautions "to keep the K [potassium], and mironutrients like Fe [iron], Mn [Manganese], Ca [calcium], and Mg [magnesium] under control." Describes seashore paspalum grown-in period, stating that "establishment of sod during periods of hot, dry weather requires frequent light irrigation until new roots are established in the native soil." Lists possible pests of seashore paspalum, including sod webworm, armyworm, billbugs and moel crickets. Mentions potential disadvantages to using seashore paspalum, stating that "its dormant color is a dirty brown. Some feel that is less attractive than dormant zoysia." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Tough stuff", p. 11
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Harrison, C. 2007. Paspalum's pitch to bypass bermuda: Commercial cultivars use less fertilizer, drink brackish water. SportsTurf. 23(1):p. 8, 10-12. |
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