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Author(s):Grigutsch, W.; Entrup, N. Lütke; Bocksch, M.
Author Affiliation:Grigutsch: Landwirtschaftskammer Weser-Ems, Oldenburg, Germany; Entrup: Universität - GH Paderborn, Fachbereich 9 Agrarwirtschaft, Soest, Germany; Bocksch: Deutsche Saatveredelung, Lippstadt
Title:Untersuchungen zur Bewertung von Rasengräserarten, -sorten und -mischungen über die Aufwuchsleistung
Translated Title:[Evaluation of turfgrass species, varieties, and mixtures for growth capacity]
Source:Rasen-Turf-Gazon. Vol. 30, No. 2, June 1999, p. 44-48.
Publishing Information:Bonn, Germany: Hortus Verlag
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Low maintenance; Variety trials; Lolium perenne; Poa pratensis; Festuca rubra; Seed mixtures; Dry weight; Site factors; Nitrogen fertility; Mowing frequency; Species trials; Clipping return; Choice of species; Choice of cultivar
Abstract/Contents:Because most communities have a limited budget, there is a high demand for low maintenance grasses, independent of turf type, which will be consistently dense and functional even with reduced nitrogen fertilization and mowing. In a three-year project (plus the seeding year) conducted at two different sites, the dry mass production was recorded of 12 varieties of the species Lolium perenne, Poa pratensis and Festuca rubra, as well as five mixtures. In general, the dry mass production fluctuated in the middle of the year over a wide range, around the value of 53.3 dt/ha. Site location, nitrogen application, and year all greatly influenced the total variance. However, the test factors, such as mowing frequency, variety, and mixture caused somewhat smaller differences. The results indicate that with the right choice of species and varieties, the dry mass production can be reduced; thus, the costs of labor and disposal can also be reduced. Provided that the species, varieties, and mixtures are suited to the conditions (site, use, and maintenance), dry mass production evaluation is of great importance. Therefore, to save costs in mowing, harvesting, disposal, and fertilizers, it is recommended that mulched grass clippings be left on the ground if the grass is mowed frequently.
Language:German
References:11
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Grigutsch, W., N. L. Entrup, and M. Bocksch. 1999. Untersuchungen zur Bewertung von Rasengräserarten, -sorten und -mischungen über die Aufwuchsleistung. (In German) Rasen Turf Gazon. 30(2):p. 44-48.
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