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Publication Type:
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Author(s):Schwartzkopf, Carl
Author Affiliation:Mid-Continent Director, United States Golf Association Green Section
Title:Fairy rings
Source:Sports Turf Review. Vol. 119, February 1979, p. 29-30.
Publishing Information:Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute
# of Pages:2
Abstract/Contents:Discusses fairy rings during February of 1979 in New Zealand, stating that "mushrooms are popping up all over, on greeting cards, shirts, sweaters, salt and pepper shakers, kitchen utensils and even golf courses." Suggests that the extreme weather of 1977-78 contributed to the phenomenon. Mentions poisonous mushrooms, stating that "their number is relatively small, about 30 species among the thousands that can be found...on golf courses. Unfortunately, the most poisonous species are also the most common." Warns against the consumption of mushrooms based on the "silver coin test." Describes the development of mushrooms, stating that "the mycelium results directly from the germination of spores. The germination of spores results from a network of extremely fine threads called hyphae." Mentions the use of coring and mercuric chloride on fairy rings, stating that "the mercuric and mercorous chloride may or may not have an effect on the mushrooms or their parts." Implies that surfactants or wetting agents might help "to minimize the hydrophobic soil conditions that contributes to the decline of the turfgrass plant." Concludes by detailing fungal reproductive processes.
Language:English
References:0
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Schwartzkopf, C. 1979. Fairy rings. Sports Turf Rev. 119:p. 29-30.
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