| |
| Publication Type:
| Professional |
|---|
| Author(s): | Robinson, G. S. |
|---|
| Title: | Problems of thatch |
|---|
| Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 121, June 1979, p. 76-78. |
|---|
| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
|---|
| # of Pages: | 3 |
|---|
| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses thatch build-up, focusing on its connections to dryness, temperature, plant species, soil reactions, and turf management. Briefly suggests disadvantages of excessive thatch, stating that "the most serious objection to the over-development of thatch is that the vigour [vigor] and density of the turf is affected." Recommends potential ways to prevent thatch's development, highlighting the use of nitrogen and ammonium sulphate. Reports that "ammonium sulphate is more likely to produce deep thatch than nitrate of soda." Mentions potential mechanical means of control, stating that "coring, boring and slicing [can be used] to let air and water penetrate into the thatch so that the rotting process can be hastened." |
|---|
| Language: | English |
|---|
| References: | 0 |
|---|
| Note: | Pictures, b/w |
|---|
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Robinson, G. S. 1979. Problems of thatch. Sports Turf Rev. 121:p. 76-78. |
| Fastlink to access this record outside TGIF: https://tic.msu.edu/tgif/flink?recno=156806 |
| If there are problems with this record, send us feedback about record 156806. |
| Choices for finding the above item: |
|---|
| 
MSU catalog number: SB 433 .P3 |
| Request through your local library's inter-library loan service (bring or send a copy of this TGIF record) |
