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| Author(s): | Baker, Stephen |
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| Author Affiliation: | Head of Soils and Sports Surface Science, Sports Turf Research Institute |
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| Title: | Quantifying and controlling the build up of organic matter on golf greens |
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| Section: | Research
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| Source: | International Turfgrass Bulletin. Vol. 240, April 2008, p. 29-31. |
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| Publishing Information: | Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Organic matter; Sand-based golf greens; Golf green maintenance; Putting quality; Moisture; Golf greens; Soil sampling; Debris removal; Soil water retention; Soil testing
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses organic matter accumulation on golf greens. States that "the progressive build up of organic matter on sand-dominated golf green constructions is one of the main factors influencing the physical properties of the surface and playing quality." Lists potential effects of organic matter accumulation, including "reduction in drainage rates because of blockage of the larger soil pores by organic debris"; "a moister surface layer because of the water retentive nature of thatch and organic residues"; "reduced air-filled pore space because of greater water retention"; and reduced root depths. Explains that "organic matter content is usually measured on a representative sample of cores taken from a green. Normally, a corer of 15-25 mm [millimeters] diameter is used so the core holes can be easily repaired using top dressing or replacement plugs from the edge of the green." Presents research conducted by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) and states that "the STRI now offers a service whereby organic matter content can now be monitored on golf greens to examine whether values are increasing over time and whether targets are being met. Sampling is usually carried out during agronomy visits when cores can be taken from representative greens." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Baker, S. 2008. Quantifying and controlling the build up of organic matter on golf greens. Int. Turfgrass Bull. 240:p. 29-31. |
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