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DOI:10.21273/HORTSCI.27.3.219
Web URL(s):https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/27/3/article-p219.xml
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Author(s):Cisar, John L.; Snyder, George H.
Author Affiliation:Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, University of Florida; Everglades Research and Education Center, University of Florida
Title:Sod production on a solid-waste compost over plastic
Source:HortScience. Vol. 27, No. 3, March 1992, p. 219-222.
Publishing Information:St. Joseph, MI: American Society for Horticultural Science
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Composts; Sod production; Wastes; Turfgrasses; Fertilizers
Geographic Terms:Florida
Abstract/Contents:"The objective of this experiment was to determine the suitability of a compost obtained from a commercially available solid-waste processing plant for sod production when placed over a plastic barrier. Comparisons were made between compost-grown sod with and without fertilizer and between compost-grown sod and commercially grown sod. Six weeks after seeding or sprigging, both fertilized and nonfertilized compost-grown 'Argentine' bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge), 'Tifway' bermudagrass (Cynodon transvaalensis x C. dactylon), and 'Floratum' St. Augustinegrass [Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze.] had discolored leaf blade tissue and poor growth. At 6 weeks, bahiagrass leaf tissue had a low N concentration, which suggested that the compost immobilized fertilizer N. Additionally, initial high salinity of the compost (2.85 dS m-1) may have contributed to turf discoloration and lack of vigor. However, poor growth and discoloration were temporary. At 3 and 5 months, fertilized compost-grown turfgrasses had higher quality and coverage than nonfertilized sod. At 5 months, fertilized sod had sufficient coverage for harvest, whereas for conventional field production 9 to 24 months generally is required to produce a harvestable product. Compost-grown sod pieces had similar or higher tear resistance than commercially grown sod. One and 3 weeks after transplanting on a sand soil, compost-grown sod produced higher root weight and longer roots in the underlying soil than did commercially grown sod. The solid-waste compost used in this study offers a viable alternative material for producing sod that will benefit solid-waste recycling efforts."
Language:English
References:18
See Also:This publication is part of a reprint binder; search as MCODE=IFAS1 to view all records appearing within the University of Florida Vol. 1 binder, or: see records related to IFAS1
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Cisar, J. L., and G. H. Snyder. 1992. Sod production on a solid-waste compost over plastic. HortScience. 27(3):p. 219-222.
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DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI.27.3.219
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