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Author(s):Guertal, Beth; Han, Dave
Author Affiliation:Guertal: Professor, Agronomy & Soils, Auburn University; Han: Associate Professor, Agronomy & Soils, Auburn University
Title:Aeration and soil compaction in turf
Section:Field science
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Source:SportsTurf. Vol. 28, No. 12, December 2012, p. 8, 10.
Publishing Information:Park Ridge, Illinois: Bev-Al Communications co.
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Aerification; Clegg Impact Test; Compaction; Equipment evaluation; Hydraulic conductivity; Research; Root growth; Soil density; Solid tine coring; Sports turf industry trends; Surface hardness; Traffic damage
Abstract/Contents:Discusses aeration and soil compaction in turf, providing "explanations of the type of data collected in turf compaction experiments, and to discuss some past and current turfgrass compaction research." Details research done at Auburn University using two locations, three pieces of equipment, and the short and long term effects resulting from each aerification method. Provides brief conclusions on all the research. States everything measured in turfgrass compaction experiments including soil bulk density, soil penetrometer readings, hydraulic conductivity and clegg impact readings.
Language:English
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See Also:Updated version appears in Talk Turf, 15(2) Summer 2014, p. 4-6, R=265792. R=265792

Updated version appears in Alabama Green, Vol. 3 Fall 2013, p. 16-19, R=267643. R=267643

Updated version appears in Alabama Turf Times, Winter 2012, p. cover, 12-15, with variant title, "Soil compaction in turf" and variant pictures, R=309687. R=309687
Note:Partial reprint appears in Update [New Jersey], 13(1) Spring 2013, p. 13-15
Includes sidebar, "Things we measure in turfgrass compaction experiments", p. 10
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Guertal, B., and D. Han. 2012. Aeration and soil compaction in turf. SportsTurf. 28(12):p. 8, 10.
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