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Web URL(s):http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2008apr30.pdf
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Author(s):Nolde, Bill
Author Affiliation:Sports Turf Consultant
Title:Saving your field
Section:Field science
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Source:SportsTurf. Vol. 24, No. 4, April 2008, p. 30, 32-33.
Publishing Information:Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360)
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Environmental stress; Sports turf maintenance; Irrigation; Irrigation water quality; Sodium; Soil salinity; Clay soils; Flocculation; Gypsum; Polyacrylamides; Mowing; Aerification; Sodium Adsorption Ratio; Electrical conductivity; Playability
Abstract/Contents:States that "environmental stresses (heat, wind, cold, mowing, aerification, irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application) coupled with on-going physiochemical reactions within the soil of sports fields will continually change the soil condition...the turf manager must be knowledgeable enough about the damage that can be caused by these stresses to be able to reduce or repair the damage they cause." Suggests that "fertilizer and pesticide applications can be helpful if the products are applied judiciously. However, if over applied, these products can damage turfgrass roots and destroy beneficial microorganism populations." Recommends that "once a year...soils should be subject to testing in order to assess possible sodium problems." Discusses "research from Texas A&M...[that] tested the idea that gypsum applied after disking versus a polyacrylamide (PAM) applied in solution can reduce soil crust formation and improve the infiltration rate of water into soil irrigated with water high in salt and sodium."
Language:English
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See Also:Other items relating to: Soil Salinity
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Nolde, B. 2008. Saving your field. SportsTurf. 24(4):p. 30, 32-33.
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