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| Author(s): | Giertych, Keith |
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| Author Affiliation: | Growth Products, California |
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| Title: | Are your soils biologically tired? |
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| Section: | Cricket and sports fields
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| Meeting Info.: | Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005 |
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| Source: | Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Vol. 3, 2005, p. 155-161. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 7 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Chemical properties of soil; Soil sciences; Biomass; Cultural methods; Soil structure; Soil classification; Fertilization; Salt index; Microbial activity; Humic substances; Proteins; Carbohydrates; Manures
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses biological components in soils, suggesting that "the most important component of the soil is...living biomass. This is where the partnership between the living portion and plants exists. Man greatly alters this with his cultural practices, often disrupting the natural balance in the soil, wearing it out to become biologically tired." Lists the soil's "purpose and functions," including to "support plants"; "supply nutrients"; "supply water"; and "supply oxygen." Explains that "as a turf manager, one must first determine what soil is appropriate for the different turfgrasses and playing fields. Once the soil is set under the established turf or playing surface, changing it will take great effort." Reports that "the use of pest control products and fungicides have a tremendous negative effect on soil microbe activity. Using chemicals can damage beneficial microbe populations." Suggests the use of organic fertilizers, stating that "soil microbes (living portion of soil) depend on proper management of organic matter in the soil. Soils need organic ingredients to stimulate biological activity that adds energy and life to the soil. Growing plants constantly utilise [utlize] organics, and without adding them back, the biological portion will be starved. Also, reducing disturbance of the soil will keep its vital structure intact." Concludes that "a biologically alive soil MUST have several important constituents; all classified as organic matter, whether it is from living, active organisms, or decaying plants and animals. Without these, soil becomes dead and will no longer support the kind of turf growth, health and appearance that [turf managers], as professionals, desire. Whether [they] are constructing a new playing field, or continuing maintenance of existing fields, it is vital to focus on these organic components." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 3 |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Giertych, K. 2005. Are your soils biologically tired?. p. 155-161. In Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005. Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. |
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