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Author(s):Heckman, Joseph R.; Liu, Haibo; Hill, Wendy J.
Author Affiliation:Heckman: Extension Specialist, Soil Fertility; Liu: Post-doctoral Research Associate; Hill: Laboratory Technician, Department of Plant Science, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Title:Impact of mowing practices and fertilizer sources on turfgrass quality
Meeting Info.:Atlantic City, New Jersey: November 29-December 1, 1994
Source:1994 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. Vol. 26, June 1995, p. 7-20.
Publishing Information:New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association
# of Pages:14
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Clipping utilization; Clipping weight; Color retention; Fertilizer evaluation; Mowing; Mulching mowers; Nitrogen level; Nitrogen losses; Quality evaluation; Slow-release versus fast-release nitrogen fertilizers; Spring green-up; Visual evaluation
Abstract/Contents:Presents a study conducted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University "to compare the effects of different fertilizer types, nitrogen application rates, and mowing practices on turf quality." Details the methods and materials used in the study, stating that "the fertilizer trial was conducted on a newly established Kentucky bluegrass turf...each whole [designated] plot was split into two subplots upon which were imposed different mowing management systems." Reports that "when the season average color ratings are compared for the mulching mower vs. the bagging mower, there is an interesting interaction with the rate of N [Nitrogen]. The mulching mower gave the season average color rating of 3.4 with only 2 lbs N/1000 sq. ft. [2 pounds of Nitrogen per 1000 square feet]. Where the bagging mower was used, it required 4 lbs N to achieve a similar turf color rating." Concludes that "when using a mulching mower, the fertilizer N rate can be cut in half...It is important to cut back on fertilizer when using a mulching mower because over fertilization results in an excessive amount of clippings."
Language:English
References:4
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Heckman, J. R., H. Liu, and W. J. Hill. 1995. Impact of mowing practices and fertilizer sources on turfgrass quality. p. 7-20. In 1994 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. Atlantic City, New Jersey: November 29-December 1, 1994. New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association.
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