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Author(s):Nutter, Gene C.
Author Affiliation:Editor, Turf-Grass Times
Title:Artificial turf faces credibility gap
Source:Turf-Grass Times. Vol. 4, No. 4 [5], April 1969, p. 1, 6, 12-13.
Publishing Information:Jacksonville Beach, FL: Turf-Grass Publications, Inc.
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Artificial turf; Athletic fields; Budgets; Costs; Safety; Natural versus artificial turf
Abstract/Contents:Compares artificial turf to natural turf and discusses maintenance, cost, and safety concerns. Concludes that "there are sports complexes where wear is so intense and weather so adverse that real turf can no longer answer the need. There are...special applications where a non-turf type of cover may be useful."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Updated version appears in Kentuckiana Klippings, 12(6) July 1969, p. 5-10, R=254175. R=254175
See Also:Other items relating to: Artificial vs. Natural Turf Surfaces
Note:Partial reprint appears in Proceedings 1970 3-Day Turf Course [Rutgers], 1970, p. 44-48
Translated and reprinted in GreenMaster, 5(9) August 1969, p. 4-6, 8, 10-13 with translated title, "Les revetements en gazon artificiel ou la difference entre le reve et la realite", Lang: French
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Nutter, G. C. 1969. Artificial turf faces credibility gap. Turfgrass Times. 4(4 [5]):p. 1, 6, 12-13.
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