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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Smith, G. S. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Senior Lecturer, Turf and Ornamental Horticulture, Massey University |
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| Title: | Turfgrass thatch - a review |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 110, August 1977, p. 87-89, 91-92. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses thatch in turfgrass, focusing on its causes, associated problems, and potential means of prevention. States that "as long as the production of plant material exceeds the rate of decay of this material, thatch will accumulate." Lists factors "known to be necessary" for maximum decomposition of organic matter: an adequate supply of energy and oxygen; soil temperatures of 16-26°C (Celsius); a soil pH [potential hydrogen] value of about 6.0; a moist environment; and an adequate level of nitrogen. Concludes that a potentially effective thatch prevention and removal program should include mowing, fertilizer use, aerification, topdressing, and vertical mowing. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Smith, G. S. 1977. Turfgrass thatch - a review. Sports Turf Rev. 110:p. 87-89, 91-92. |
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