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| Author(s): | White, Richard H. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Assistant Research Professor, Soils and Crops Department, Cook College-Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ |
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| Title: | Why aerify? |
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| Section: | Lecture notes from New Jersey Turfgrass Expo December 1986
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| Meeting Info.: | "Lecture Notes from December 1986 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo" |
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| Source: | Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings: 1987. Vol. 18, 1987, p. 25-30. |
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| Publishing Information: | New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Aerification; Soil aeration; Compaction; Preventive maintenance; Thatch control
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| Abstract/Contents: | The results of compaction on soils and plants are stated. "Aerification [can] expose soil with greater infiltration capacity by penetrating surface compacted layers, hydrophobic thatch, and soil surface layering caused by improper topdressing. The net effect is increased infiltration, decreased runoff, and easier irrigation scheduling. Aerification also provides openings in the turf for penetration of applied chemicals." "Topdressing is one of the best supplementary cultural practices that can be used to reduce thatch accumulation rate (White and Dickens, 1984) because mixing soil with thatch is the best way to improve the environment for thatch decomposing organisms (Ledeboer and Skogley, 1967)." "Correction of compaction and thatch by aerification can lead to substantial improvements in turf performance. Improvements in soil porosity can lead to increased root growth, and water and nutrient uptake by turfgrass plants. This results in increased shoot growth and a more dense and vigorous turf stand. A disadvantage of coring is that the turfgrass may temporarily be more susceptible to desiccation injury. Roots may be exposed and soil drying may occur more readily. Therefore, aerification should be avoided during periods of high temperatures, low humidity, and limited rainfall or irrigation. Aerification procedures should also be avoided during major periods of weed seed germination." "Aerification is a management tool used to supplement the primary cultural practices of fertilization, mowing, and irrigation. In no way should aerification be considered a substitute for sound management and a common sense approach to thatch and compaction control." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 5 |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
White, R. H. 1987. Why aerify?. p. 25-30. In Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings: 1987. "Lecture Notes from December 1986 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo". New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association. |
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