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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Rufty, Thomas;
Goodman, David;
Seth-Carley, Danesha;
Bowman, Dan;
Miller, Grady |
Author Affiliation: | Department of Crop Science, North Carolina State University |
Title: | Organic matter accumulation in bentgrass putting greens: How well can it be controlled? |
Section: | Green light on golf Other records with the "Green light on golf" Section
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Source: | North Carolina Turfgrass. September/October 2008, p. 10-14. |
Publishing Information: | Southern Pines, NC: The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, Inc. |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Organic matter; Agrostis; Golf greens; Root zone; Root growth; Quality evaluation; Organic matter accumulation; Organic matter control; Permeability
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Abstract/Contents: | Suggests that "one of the biggest problems in turfgrass management on golf courses is the accumulation of excessive amounts of organic matter (OM) on bentgrass putting greens." Presents a survey conducted to "determine the pattern of OM accumulation in bentgrass putting greens over time." Details the methods and materials used in the study, stating that "soil cores were removed from bentgrass greens on 50 golf courses in North Carolina." Reports that "the highest OM levels accumulate at the soil surface, reflecting intensive shoot and root growth at the soil/atmosphere interface." Concludes that "the pattern of OM accumulation suggests that superintendents need to start their cultivation program in the first year after establishment to control labile OM, and then they must maintain an aggressive program throughout the life of the green to control labile and more recalcitrant OM." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Includes sidebar, "Participating golf courses p. 14 Pictures, color Graphs |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Rufty, T., D. Goodman, D. Seth-Carley, D. Bowman, and G. Miller. 2008. Organic matter accumulation in bentgrass putting greens: How well can it be controlled?. N.C. Turfgrass. p. 10-14. |
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