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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/stnew/article/2009spr21.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Stevens, Paul |
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| Author Affiliation: | Manager, Professional Turf, Pickseed Canada, Inc. |
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| Title: | Understanding turfgrass species for use on athletic fields and recreational areas |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Manager [STA]. Vol. 22, No. 1, Spring 2009, p. 21-23, 25-26. |
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| Publishing Information: | Guelph, Ontario: The Sports Turf Association |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Athletic fields; Choice of species; Cultivar variation; Decision-making; Endophytes; Festuca; Lolium perenne; Poa arachnifera; Poa pratensis
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| Abstract/Contents: | Provides tips that may help in species selection. Focuses on environmental factors, turf characteristics and variety development. Discusses Kentucky bluegrass cultivars and the drought tolerance of Texas hybrids. Explains that "there are many factors to be considered in the construction and maintenance of an athletic or recreation field. Seed cultivar is one of many inputs that can impact the long-term success and quality of turf stand." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 1 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Stevens, P. 2009. Understanding turfgrass species for use on athletic fields and recreational areas. Sports Turf Manager [STA]. 22(1):p. 21-23, 25-26. |
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