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Author(s):Baker, S. W.
Author Affiliation:Sports Turf Research Institute, Bingley, UK
Title:Long-term effects of three amendment materials on the moisture retention characteristics of a sand-soil mix
Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 60, 1984, p. 61-65.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: The Sports Turf Research Institute
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Agrostis castellana; Soil mixtures; Peat; Perlite; Soil water retention; Festuca rubra subsp. rubra; Soil amendments
Abstract/Contents:The moisture retention characteristics of a sand-soil mix and similar material ammended by additions of peat, perlite and Forest Bark were studied 6 years after sowing with a seed mixture of 20% Highland bent (Agrostis castellana) and 80% Chewings fescue (Festuca rubra ssp. commutata). All 3 products improved moisture retention and gave better turf quality at times of drought stress, with the peat amendment having the greatest effect. However, significant differences in visual assessment between the materials only became apparent after 5.5 weeks without watering, by which time the quality of the sward was well below that considered acceptable for a fine turf playing surface.
Language:English
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See Also:Other items relating to: SOILMX
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Baker, S. W. 1984. Long-term effects of three amendment materials on the moisture retention characteristics of a sand-soil mix. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 60:p. 61-65.
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