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Author(s):Roberts, John
Author Affiliation:University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Title:Winter crown hydration injury on turf: Causes and cures
Meeting Info.:East Lansing, MI: January 17-19, 1995
Source:Proceedings of the 65th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Vol. 24, 1995, p. 259-260.
Publishing Information:East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Crown hydration; Winterkill; Soil moisture; Environmental factors; Agrostis; Surface runoff; Surface drainage; Injuries
Abstract/Contents:"Crown hydration damage continues to be one of the most destructive yet least preventable forms of winter kill. It is a problem generally associated with turf growing in wet soils whose saturated cells rupture and die following extreme fluctuations in freezing and thawing temperatures. Many of the specific environmental conditions required to cause damage are not fully understood." Management techniques to control crown hydration are given. These practices include: "a) maximizing the bentgrass population, b) designing greens which allow for rapid surface run-off, c) constructing greens with permeable soils and installing drainlines for rapid sub-surface drainage, d) avoiding cultural practices which stimulate growth during the hardening period of late fall, and e) maintaining high potassium levels entering the winter."
Language:English
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Roberts, J. 1995. Winter crown hydration injury on turf: Causes and cures. p. 259-260. In Proceedings of the 65th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. East Lansing, MI: January 17-19, 1995. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University.
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