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Author(s):Beard, James B.
Author Affiliation:Texas A&M University, ASPA Environment Science Advisor
Title:Sod for a domed stadium -- a possibility
Section:Theme of the month: Agronomics
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Source:TurfNews [ASPA]. Vol. 14, No. 6, November/December 1991, p. 20-21, 23.
Publishing Information:Rolling Meadows, IL: American Sod Producers Association.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sod; Sports turf; Pros and cons; Natural versus artificial turf; Domed stadia; Indoor turf
Abstract/Contents:Discusses a feasibility study conducted to see if natural turf could be grown in a domed stadium. Lists Dr. James B Beard, Professor of Turfgrass Science at Texas A&M University; Arthur Milberger, owner/operator of Milberger Turf Farms in Bay City, Texas; and Dr. Cornelius H.M. van Bavel, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Plant/Soil Physics at Texas A&M University as the principal investigators. States that the objectives were to "1) determine the feasibility of turfgrass installation and maintenance within indoor domed stadia for use in international soccer competitions...2) develop turfgrass propigation, root zone, lighting, and cultural maintenance systems to accomplish objective one." Results indicate that "sod propigation techniques are available to produce an acceptable playing surface for competitive soccer within a six day period and that environmental modifications can be made to sustain a quality soccer playing turf through at least a 21-day period in a domed stadium environment."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: Artificial vs. Natural Turf Surfaces
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Beard, J. B. 1991. Sod for a domed stadium -- a possibility. TurfNews. 14(6):p. 20-21, 23.
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