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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Murray, J. R. |
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| Title: | Compaction in bowling greens and its control |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 111, October 1977, p. 127, 129, 131. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses soil compaction on bowling greens, defining compaction as "a state in which soil particles are firmly pressed together in such a way as to form a dense or solid mass, with practically little or no room for movement of air and moisture." Distinguishes between surface and sub-surface compaction. Explains potential causes and effects of compaction, highlighting drainage systems, traffic in wet conditions, iron salts, and algal slime. Describes several potential means of controlling compaction, including relaying greens, coring, spiking, forking, deep drilling, mini-mole ploughing, and others. Suggests that such means, "either alone or in association, will greatly help to alleviate compaction, but may not always eliminate it." |
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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):
Murray, J. R. 1977. Compaction in bowling greens and its control. Sports Turf Rev. 111:p. 127, 129, 131. |
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