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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | McAuliffe, K. W. |
Title: | A guide to irrigation management |
Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 123, October 1979, p. 122-125, 127. |
Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Abstract/Contents: | Continues a discussion from issue number 122 of Sports Turf Review regarding the management of irrigation systems. Presents a table on the quantity of available water for various soils, including sand (coarse to fine), sandy loam, loam, silt loam, clay loam, and clay. Emphasizes rooting, stating that "most turf grass species are capable of rooting to a depth of 30 - 40 cm [centimeters], although most roots are generally found to be in the surface 10 - 15 cm." Highlights application rates, uniformity of application, and quality of water for irrigation, providing tables on the influence of soil texture on infiltration capacity, the relationship of nozzle size to recommended pressure, and that of wind speed to sprinkler spacing. Describes a procedure for analyzing water samples, suggesting that "if there is any doubt about the quality of the water being used for irrigation it would be advisable to have an analysis made." Mentions the irrigation of sand greens, stating that "a [potential] major advantage in using this coarse-textured material is the improvement in drainage characteristics of the playing surface (with minimal problems of waterlogging or compaction)." Indicates that this article is to be continued in a later issue of Sports Turf Review. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
See Also: | See also Part 1 "A guide to irrigation managment" Sports Turf Review August 1979, no. 122 p. 101-103 R=156816 R=156816
See also Part 3 "A guide to irrigation managment" Sports Turf Review December 1979, no. 124 p. 149-150 R=157002 R=157002 |
Note: | Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): McAuliffe, K. W. 1979. A guide to irrigation management. Sports Turf Rev. 123:p. 122-125, 127. |
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