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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Harding, I. T. |
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| Title: | Water requirements of turf and watering systems |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 105, October 1976, p. 169, 171-181. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 12 |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses watering requirements for turf. Focuses on the absorptive qualities of soil, highlighting moisture holding capacity, infiltration rates, and aeration for several types of soil. States that "there are three soil-moisture levels recognised [recognized] in the plant-soil-water relationships: saturation, field capacity, and permanent wilting percentage." Mentions drainage, explaining sprinkler application rates and suggesting ways to determine optimum irrigation frequency and amount. Details types of sprinkler systems and strategies for their placement and spacing. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, b/w
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Harding, I. T. 1976. Water requirements of turf and watering systems. Sports Turf Rev. 105:p. 169, 171-181. |
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