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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Hauser, Helmut;
Matthies, Dietmar |
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| Author Affiliation: | Lehrstuhl für Forstliche Arbeitswissenschaft und Angewandte Informatik, Forstwissenschaft Fakultät, Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany |
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| Title: | Bodenphysikalische und -mechanische Eigenschaften von organischen Zusatzstoffen in Rasentragschichtgemischen: Die Torfersatzstoffe Biomutans floris und Kompost im Vergleich zu Torf |
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| Translated Title: | [Physical and mechanical soil properties of organic mixes in turfgrass mixes: The peat mixture Biomutans floris and composts in comparison to peat] |
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| Source: | Rasen-Turf-Gazon. Vol. 31, No. 2, June 2000, p. 16-24. |
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| Publishing Information: | Bonn, Germany: Hortus Verlag |
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| # of Pages: | 9 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Substrates; Physical properties of soil; Chemical properties of soil; Organic matter; Comparisons; Peat; Composts; Soil mixtures; Pores; Distribution; Compaction; Pressure; Nutrients; Nutrient availability; Soil water content; Water holding capacity; Air filled porosity; Desiccation; Biomass; Percent living ground cover; Irrigation practices; Irrigation rates; Organic amendments; Soil amendments; pH; Fertilization; Sand; Particle size; Heat loss; Soil salinity; Phosphorus; Potassium; Magnesium; Growth; Root growth; Shear resistance; Germination; Establishment rate; Dry weight; Soil structure
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| Abstract/Contents: | In a comparative study, Biomutans floris was studied for its physical, mechanical, and chemical suitability for use as a supplement to turf mixtures. When compared with mixtures of peat and compost, the Biomutans floris-substrate showed a stable pore structure, and thus also showed good water and air circulation. The pore size distribution and integration is more resistant against compaction and mechanical pressure, according to the results received. Also, it was evident that the nutrients supplied by the mixtures with Biomutans floris and compost were adequate; however, the peat mixture supply was too low. The plant experiment clearly shows advantages in the water and air capacity for the Biomutans floris substrate: it is simultaenously water-permeable and water-storing. The biomass absorption during the experiment produced a turf cover with the largest mass of dry matter. This was shown during a 40-day dehydration phase near the end of the plant experiment. In practice, this means a lower irrigation intensity in comparison to the peat and especially the compost mixtures. This could have interesting economic ramifications. The applicability of the new substrate Biomutans floris as an organic mixture for application in sports grounds and golf courses was also determined. The water and air capacity in the mixture corresponds to the requirements of corresponding guidelines and regulations. The unfortunately lower pH values are tolerable; in the long run these values can be raised in practice through appropriate fertilization regimes. |
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| Language: | German |
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| References: | 23 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hauser, H., and D. Matthies. 2000. Bodenphysikalische und -mechanische Eigenschaften von organischen Zusatzstoffen in Rasentragschichtgemischen: Die Torfersatzstoffe Biomutans floris und Kompost im Vergleich zu Torf. (In German) Rasen Turf Gazon. 31(2):p. 16-24. |
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