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| Report |
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| Author(s): | Goatley, Mike;
Philley, Wayne |
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| Author Affiliation: | Goatley: Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Philley: Research Assistant, Mississippi State University; |
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| Title: | The effect of harvest date on plot recovery time of Tifway bermudagrass following "clean-cut" harvesting |
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| Meeting Info.: | July 16, 1991 |
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| Source: | Mississippi State Turfgrass Field Day. 1991, p. 22-23. |
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| Publishing Information: | [Mississippi State: Mississippi State University] |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Cynodon; Sod harvesting; Turf recovery; Winterkill; Irrigation; Simazine; Erosion
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| Abstract/Contents: | Two areas of Tifway bermudagrass were selected for sod regrowth studies initiated in October, 1989. One turf area had been previously established in June, 1986 and was considered to be a fully "mature" sod, while the other turf area was established in June, 1989 and was considered to be an "immature" sod. This area was stolonized at the rate of 15 yd2 of shredded springs per 1000 ft2. All turf areas received 1 lb N/1000 ft2 pre growing month and were irrigated only during times of visible moisture stress. Simazine was applied in mid-October of both 1989 and 1990 for winter weed control and pendimethalin was applied in mid-March in both years for pre-emergence summer grass control. Applications of MSMA or 2,4-D materials were applied as needed at recommended levels to control additional weed problems. Sod was harvested from 6' X 6' plots monthly beginning in October, 1989 through September, 1990. As anticipated, the "mature" sod area (established in June, 1986) generally had much quicker recovery time as it progressed to 100% ground cover than the "immature" (June, 1989 establishment) sod area. The potential for turfgrass loss following late-season sod harvesting due to direct low temperature is going to be a factor to consider when deciding whether or not to make a dormant sod cut. The length of time during which the soil remains bare also is of concern, particularly on sloping areas which might be prone to erosion. Finally, the possibility of weed invasion in the plots that must overwinter without ground cover will be greatr since a turf canopy is lacking. Table 1 shows the time period required for a harvested area to reach 100% ground cover over a period of nine months (Jan. - Sept.). |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Goatley, M., and W. Philley. 1991. The effect of harvest date on plot recovery time of Tifway bermudagrass following "clean-cut" harvesting. Miss. State Turfgrass Field Day. p. 22-23. |
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