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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | McGeary, David |
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| Author Affiliation: | Consultant, Turfgrass Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Title: | Disease control and prevention: Biological alternatives grow in importance |
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| Section: | Pests, weeds and diseases
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| Source: | Turf Craft International. Vol. 49, July/August 1996, p. 25-28, 30. |
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| Publishing Information: | Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Agricultural Publishers Pty. Ltd. |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Disease control; Pythium; Rhizoctonia; Leaf blight; Nematoda; Turfgrass industry; Composts; Organic matter; Biological control
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the control and prevention of various turf diseases, highlighting those caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia, various leaf blights, and nematodes." Notes "the use of turf constructions based on sand rather than native or even loamy soil, and the use of fumigation" as potential causes for increased turf disease prevalence. Focuses on the use of composts, suggesting that "it is important to re-establish microbiological activity in sands and fumigated soil. To achieve this, substantial organic material must be introduced to support microbial growth and activity." Concludes that "cultural and chemical practices are still an integral part of disease prevention and control, but serious thought must be given to the use and mode of action of any chemical that is used and its positive and negative effects on the turf ecosystem." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 6 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Some of the best in pest books", p. 30
Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
McGeary, D. 1996. Disease control and prevention: Biological alternatives grow in importance. Turf Craft Int. 49:p. 25-28, 30. |
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