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Author(s):Rogers, John N. III
Author Affiliation:Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University
Title:Sports turf research: A futuristic and realistic look
Meeting Info.:East Lansing, MI: January 15-18, 1996
Source:Proceedings of the 66th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Vol. 25, 1996, p. 225-230.
Publishing Information:East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University
# of Pages:6
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf; Athletic fields; Futures; Cool season turfgrasses; Drainage; Sand; Sodding; Artificial turf; Safety; Topdressing
Abstract/Contents:Discusses research into sports turf management and looks at the future of the practice as recreational activities increase and use of artificial turf decreases. Contrasts golf course turf management with sports turf management. Cites weaknesses in cool season grasses marketed for sports turf use. Reviews surface and internal drainage. Elaborates on the following topics: the limited use for sand on sports turf; topdressing; sodding; indoor turf; and the controversy surrounding artificial turfgrass.
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: TOPDRS
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Rogers, J. N. III. 1996. Sports turf research: A futuristic and realistic look. p. 225-230. In Proceedings of the 66th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. East Lansing, MI: January 15-18, 1996. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University.
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