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Author(s):Bartlett, Mark; James, Iain; Harris, Jim; Ritz, Karl
Author Affiliation:Bartlett and James: Centre for Sports Surface Technology, School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University, Bedford, United Kingdom; Harris: Integrated Environmental Systems Institute; Ritz: National Soil Resources Institute, School of Applied Science, Cranfield University, United Kingdom
Title:Microbiological profiles of golf course soils
Section:Soil biology, chemistry and plant nutrition
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Meeting Info.:Santiago, Chile: July 26-30 2009
Source:International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 11, No. Part 2, 2009, p. 949-956.
Publishing Information:Madison, WI: International Turfgrass Society
# of Pages:8
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Biomass; Microbiological soil analysis; Phenotypes; Porosity; Sand; Soil microorganisms; Soil sampling; Soil structure
Abstract/Contents:"The management strategies used to maintain golf courses have considerable affect on the physical structure and composition of the rootzone of the soil. The soil flora and fauna are not sensitive to the requirements of management, some of the biota are considered beneficial, while others are pathogenic to the turfgrass and potentially cause considerable damage. In order to further understand the interactions between soil microbial communities in golf courses and the implications for turf management, an investigation into the relationships between depth and microbial community structure on each playing surface of a golf course was conducted. This research tested the hypotheses that (1) the microbial community of soils found on golf courses are distinct on different areas of the course and (2) the management of the soil and the surface will have a significant effect on the size and phenotypic microbial community structure at different depths through the soil. Soil samples were analyzed to determine their microbial community size (biomass) and phenotypic. Physicochemical parameters of the soil were also determined using standard methods. Microbial community structure differed with respect to surface type and depth. Surfaces which received the most management, viz. tees and greens were similar, and the areas of a golf course subject to lower management intensity, the fairway and rough, also grouped. Fairways were also distinct in terms of their microbial community structure. The most significant factor in determining the phenotypic microbial community from the golf courses sampled was the proportion of sand present. Physically the inclusion of sand increases porosity of the soil and thus increasing habitat space within the soil for the microbial community. Through increased understanding of the soil microbiota at the community level it may be possible to develop more sustainable tools for turfgrass disease prevention in the future."
Language:English
References:19
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Bartlett, M., I. James, J. Harris, and K. Ritz. 2009. Microbiological profiles of golf course soils. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 11(Part 2):p. 949-956.
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