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Author(s):Davis, Darren J.
Author Affiliation:President, Florida Turfgrass Association
Title:Turfgrass... an environmental savior
Column Name:President's message
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Source:Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 25, No. 2, March/April 2008, p. 6.
Publishing Information:Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Weather; Environmental stewardship; Weather monitoring; Environmental benefits; Drought; Water use; Microorganisms
Abstract/Contents:Discusses possible benefits of turfgrass, stating that "the benefits of turfgrass can be divided into three main categories - functional, recreational and aesthetic." Explains that "when addressing the functional aspect of turfgrass, research has shown that turfgrass plays a vital role in protecting [the] environment. Some of the functional environmental benefits of turfgrass include: ground water recharge, surface water quality improvement, dust prevention, reduced soil erosion, heat dissipation, air pollution control and nuisance pest reduction. Especially during periods of drought, two of the more signficant functional benefits of turfgrass are groundwater recharge and surface water quality improvement." Notes that "turfgrass is beneficial for soil erosion control and dust stabilization." Reports that "another environmental function of turfgrass is a reduction in ambient air temperature...Finally, a dense well maintained turfgrass can reduce weeds and pollen producing plants that can aggravate allergy suffers [sufferers]."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Davis, D. J. 2008. Turfgrass... an environmental savior. Fla. Turf Dig. 25(2):p. 6.
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