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Author(s):Lee, D. K.; Rieke, P. E.
Author Affiliation:Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University
Title:Sod rooting research
Meeting Info.:East Lansing, MI: January 16-18, 1989
Source:Proceedings of the 59th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Vol. 18, 1989, p. 145-147.
Publishing Information:East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sod rooting; Cultivation; Post transplanting management; Coring; Physical properties of soil; Sod establishment
Abstract/Contents:Two studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of soil cultivation technique on rooting of newly laid sod. The first study showed that cultivated plots have better root development than noncultivated plots. Cultivation enhanced and promoted better rooting while compacted soil adversely affected root development. Vertically operated cultivation techniques offer an effective alternative to rototilling The second study showed all 3 techniques (hollow and solid tine coring, and rototilling) effective in alleviating soil compaction. Further, all increased soil porosity significantly by increasing micropore space, particularly hollow and solid tine coring. Rototilling was effective in loosening the soil but could be harmful to long term soil stability. Although cost of an aerifier is initially high, rototilling is more labor intensive and requires more soil levelling and settling than aerifying.
Language:English
References:0
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Lee, D. K., and P. E. Rieke. 1989. Sod rooting research. p. 145-147. In Proceedings of the 59th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. East Lansing, MI: January 16-18, 1989. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University.
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