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| Author(s): | Beard, James B. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Turfgrass Scientist, Texas A&M University |
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| Title: | Turfgrass color: When green is bad |
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 25, No. 9, September 1990, p. 28-32. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: INTERTEC Publishing Corporation |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Fertilization rates; Color
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| Abstract/Contents: | Although the general public equates high quality turf with a dark green color, moderately fertilized turfgrasses that develop a medium green color are actually more desirable. When you achieve the color by excessive nitrogen fertilization, dark green can actually mean problems such as: frequent mowing, root dieback, inhibited recovery, weak sod, reduced tolerance, water stress, disease, and more thatch. The specific nitrogen level at which negative physiological effects appear varies depending on the turfgrass species and cultivar, soil texture, amount and frequency of rain and irrigation, and whether clippings are removed or recycled. Before fertilizing, carefully analyze your site's conditions, the turfgrass's nutritional needs, and check out the speices' natural color. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Graphs: color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Beard, J. B. 1990. Turfgrass color: When green is bad. Grounds Maint. 25(9):p. 28-32. |
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