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| Author(s): | Lowe, Todd |
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| Author Affiliation: | Agronomist, Florida Region, United State Golf Association Green Section |
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| Title: | Coastal conversions part II: Lessons learned as seashore paspalum gains ground in a bermudagrass region. It's no longer a niche grass. |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 46, No. 6, November/December 2008, p. 1-5. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Paspalum vaginatum; Cultivar improvement; Conversion; Bermudagrass control; Playability; Aesthetic values; Cynodon dactylon; Golfer satisfaction; Control methods; Turf maintenance; Plant growth regulators; Fertilization; Water requirements; Weed control; Disease control; Pest resistance
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the use of seashore paspalum as a potential alternative to bermudagrass on some golf courses. Explains that "in addition to improved salt tolerance, [several] varieties produce aesthetic and playability characteristics that rival the dominant bermudagrasses, regardless of salinity issues." Notes that "several golf courses in the Florida Region soon recognized these improved characteristics and converted from bermudagrass to seashore paspalum." Briefly describes the bermudagrass to seashore paspalum transition at several Florida golf courses. Offers potential methods of controlling bermudagrass including "multiple Roundup (glyphosate) and Fusilade (fluazifop) applications at long intervals"; "methyl bromide fumigation"; and "purchasing clean sprigs and sod." Describes possible maintenance practices for seashore paspalum, stating that "most courses implement seashore paspalum management programs that are very similar to those for bermudagrass. Timings and frequencies of vertical mowing, core aeration, sand topdressing, and other cultivation practices vary depending upon course expectations for turf quality, but programs are quite similar to those at bermudagrass golf courses throughout the region." Cautions that "increased disease occurrence has been well documented with seashore paspalum over the years. Most notably, large patch (Rhizoctonia solani) and dollar spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) or a dollar spot-like disease have occured on golf courses." Concludes that "of all the superintendents who have converted to seashore paspalum, the author has not found any who have regretted the change. In fact, they all preferred growing seashore paspalum and providing excellent conditions for their golfers." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 6 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: Seashore Paspalum - Since 2000 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Lowe, T. 2008. Coastal conversions part II: Lessons learned as seashore paspalum gains ground in a bermudagrass region. It's no longer a niche grass.. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 46(6):p. 1-5. |
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