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| Content Type: | Abstract or Summary only |
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| Author(s): | Gibbs, R. J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | University College of Wales |
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| Title: | Preliminary results of a survey of selected physical and chemical properties of a range of sand based winter games pitches |
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| Meeting Info.: | Abstract of paper given at the Seventh Amenity Grass Research Discussion Meeting held at Queen's University, Belfast 18-21 December 1989. |
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| Source: | Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 66, June 1990, p. 183. |
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| Publishing Information: | Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Cricket pitches; Sand; Nutrients; Particle size; Organic matter; Traction; Traction tests; Compaction; Infiltration; Physical properties of soil; Chemical properties of soil; Soil pH; Phosphates
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| Abstract/Contents: | "A study was made of selected physical and chemical properties of 12 sand based winter games pitches during 1988 and 1989 (7 sand carpet, 1 sand/soil ameliorated, 2 sand profile and 2 Cell System pitches). Measurements were made on a one-off basis during the winter/early spring months and they included an assessment of the nutrient status, particle size distribution and organic matter content of the top 100 mm, measurements of ground cover, surface traction, penetration resistance and infiltration rate. Attempts were also made to gather as much information about usage and maintenance as possible. All but three of the pitches were under local authority control and all the pitches had been constructed within the last eight years. Whereas all the pitches had a satisfactory pH and most had a high phosphate index, over half were deficient in potassium and one third were deficient in magnesium. Organic matter contents in the top 100 mm were all below 5% (w/w), and all but two pitches had silt + clay fractions less than 10% (w/w). Infiltration rates were generally above 10 mm h-1, although the centre circles of three pitches had alarmingly low rates. Traction and penetration resistance values were within or above acceptable limits. Usage varied from 60 to 291 games per season resulting in total ground cover loss in the high wear areas of most pitches. Overall the quality of the pitches was disappointing (with the exception of the three private pitches), mainly as a result of inadequate maintenance and over-use. The results so far suggest that there is a general lack of understanding of the management requirements of sand based winter games pitches, especially those in public sector ownership. The survey is continuing." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gibbs, R. J. 1990. Preliminary results of a survey of selected physical and chemical properties of a range of sand based winter games pitches. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 66:p. 183. |
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