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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Charbonneau, Pam |
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| Author Affiliation: | Turf Extension Specialist, The Guelph Turfgrass Institute |
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| Title: | Thatch - causes and control |
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| Source: | Turf & Recreation. Vol. 7, No. 1, January/February 1994, p. 24-25. |
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| Publishing Information: | Surrey, BC, Canada: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Thatch; Thatch control; Vertical mowing; Soil aeration; Topdressing; Fertilization; Irrigation; Soil pH
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses problems that excess thatch can cause, including scalping, localized dry spots, decreased heat and cold tolerance, and pesticide ineffectiveness. Various methods of controlling thatch, such as vertical mowing, aeration, topdressing, and proper fertilization and irrigation are described. Also included is a list of common turfgrass species and their susceptibility to thatch development. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: THATCH |
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| Note: | Reprinted from Turf Notes, November 1993, (#4).
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Charbonneau, P. 1994. Thatch - causes and control. Turf Recreat. 7(1):p. 24-25. |
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