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| Web URL(s): | http://grounds-mag.com/chemicals/grounds_maintenance_putting_numbers_pgrs/index.html
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | VanBibber, Laylah |
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| Author Affiliation: | PBI/Gordon Corporation |
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| Title: | Putting the numbers to PGRs: Use plant growth regulators to keep your mowing expenses in check |
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 41, No. 5, MAY 2006, p. 28, 30-33, 41. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Plant growth regulators; Application timing; Mowing frequency; Seedhead inhibition; Aesthetic values; Trimming; Maintenance costs; Application rates; Cost efficiency
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| Abstract/Contents: | Suggests the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs), stating that "a well-thought-out PGR program has repeatedly demonstrated reductions in the costs associated with labor-intensive tasks such as mowing, trimming, clean-up and hauling by 50 percent or more." Explains that "the first step in developing a plant growth regulation program is to determine [one's] objectives." Discusses the various locations one may use PGRs, and the role PGRs have in seedhead suppression. Notes that "to achieve seedhead suppression, [one] must make PGR applications prior to the development of the seedhead, but after full green-up of the turfgrass." Mentions that "PGRs are ideal for reductions in string trimming and many property managers use them exclusively to keep string-trimmed areas neat." Recommends to "determine [one's] objective, then select a product to work with that fits that objective." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebars, "PGR success dos and don'ts", p. 30, and "What kind of PGR program will work best for you?", p. 41 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
VanBibber, L. 2006. Putting the numbers to PGRs: Use plant growth regulators to keep your mowing expenses in check. Grounds Maint. 41(5):p. 28, 30-33, 41. |
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