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Web URL(s):https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2020am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/125048
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Author(s):Hejl, Reagan; Wherley, Benjamin; Straw, Chase M.; McInnes, Kevin J.; Grubbs, Becky; Fontanier, Charles Henry
Author Affiliation:Hejl: Research Associate, Soil & Crop Sciences, Texas Agrilife Research, College Station, TX; Wherley and Straw: Assistant Professor, Soil & Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; McInnes: Soil & Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; Grubbs: Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX; Fontantier: Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Title:Factors leading to temporal and spatial heterogeneity of soil moisture dynamics in sand-capped fairway systems
Section:C05 turfgrass science
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Meeting Info.:San Antonio, Texas: November 9-13, 2020
Source:ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. November 2020, p. 125048.
Publishing Information:[Madison, Wisconsin]: [American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America]
# of Pages:1
Related Web URL:https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2020am/mediafile/Handout/Paper125048/ReaganHejl_SandCapVariability.pdf
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Abstract/Contents:"Sand-capping of fairways at construction or renovation is a popular agronomic practice occurring throughout the world. While increased uniformity in root zone depth and texture of sand-capped systems is expected, variability in turf performance due to differences in soil water relations is still observed across sand-capped fairway systems. However, little is documented as to what factors contribute to this variability which leads to challenges for golf course superintendents as they aim to successfully manage soil moisture in their fairway systems. This study was conducted at the Texas A&M University Golf Course, College Station, TX, which had been renovated through sand-capping during 2014. The objectives of the current study were to measure, map, and statistically analyze sources of variability contributing to differences in turf performance during dry-down periods following rainfall and irrigation events. Measured parameters include capping depth, penetration resistance, and NDVI. These parameters were compared to soil-moisture readings at various times throughout the growing season to determine which factors could contribute to soil-moisture heterogeneity. Variability in capping depth was observed in both fairways that were sampled and capping depth appeared to play a more significant role in soil-water relations in only one of the fairways sampled. Elevation/slope, thatch accumulation, or irrigation uniformity could also be drivers of soil-water variability and these factors will be explored. This research is aimed at providing a better understanding of sand-capped systems and to provide information that leads to improved water management and easier maintenance of performance and quality standards."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hejl, R., B. Wherley, C. M. Straw, K. J. McInnes, B. Grubbs, and C. H. Fontanier. 2020. Factors leading to temporal and spatial heterogeneity of soil moisture dynamics in sand-capped fairway systems. Agron. Abr. p. 125048.
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