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| Author(s): | Snyder, George |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor, Soil Chemistry, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida/IFAS Everglades REC, Belle Glade, FL |
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| Title: | Sports turf needs a complete physical |
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| Section: | University research
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 17, No. 1, January/February 2000, p. 25-28. |
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| Publishing Information: | Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Physical properties of soil; Soil testing; Particle size; Organic matter; Hydraulic conductivity; Soil water retention; Porosity; Density; Soil analysis; Sports turf; USGA recommendations; Soil mixtures; Golf greens
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the benefits of a soil physical analysis, stating that "experienced managers can make rational decisions based on the results of these analyses." Describes the components of a physical analysis, including particle size, organic matter content, saturated hydraulic conductivity, water retention and pore-space quantity and distribution. Also describes the interpretation of an analysis. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 6 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Snyder, G. 2000. Sports turf needs a complete physical. Fla. Turf Dig. 17(1):p. 25-28. |
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