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Author(s):Alderfer, R. B.
Author Affiliation:Associate Professor of Soils, Pennsylvania State College
Title:Compaction of turf soils - some causes and effects
Section:Turf management
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Source:USGA Journal and Turf Management. Vol. 4, No. 2, June 1951, p. 25-28.
Publishing Information:New York: United States Golf Association
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Compaction; Fertilization rates; Aerification; Golf cart paths; Subsoil compaction; Golf shoes
Abstract/Contents:Discusses what soil compaction is and how it can be dealt with. Also includes characteristic features of compacted soil, methods of measuring soil compaction, causes of and conditions under which compaction occurs, and prevention methods. Treatment methods include the use of aerifiers and terferators and adequate fertilization. Reasons for compaction include trampling, wheel traffic and rolling of turf. Also covers the results of tests done to measure various turfgrass and soil runoff levels and the effect of fertilization amounts.
Language:English
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Alderfer, R. B. 1951. Compaction of turf soils - some causes and effects. USGA J. Turf Manage. 4(2):p. 25-28.
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