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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Schwartz, Kent |
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| Author Affiliation: | Landscape Services Dept., University of West Florida. |
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| Title: | Turf Wars: Managing Sports Turf on the Gulf Coast |
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| Source: | Park Maintenance and Grounds Management. Vol. 42, No. 4, April 1989, p. 8-12. |
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| Publishing Information: | Appleton, WI: Madisen Publishing Div. |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Sports turf; Design; Construction; Drainage; Selection; Cynodon dactylon; Pesticides; Weed control; Disease control; Insect pests; Gryllotalpidae; Solenopsis geminata; Nematoda; Cultural methods
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| Abstract/Contents: | Describes the many aspects of turf maintenance for the Argonaut Sports Complex at the University of West Florida. The complex was designed and constructed with care to provide an effective irrigation and drainage system. Soil analysis proved effective before establishing the carefully selected Tifway 419 and Tifway 419 11 Bermudagrass. Cultural and management practices discussed include: weed control, disease control, insect pests, fertilization, irrigation, and preparation of the field for play. Also mentions selection of personnel and equipment. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Schwartz, K. 1989. Turf Wars: Managing Sports Turf on the Gulf Coast. Park Grounds Manage. 42(4):p. 8-12. |
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