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Author(s):McIntyre, Donald S.
Title:Problems of the Melbourne test cricket pitch and their relevance to Australian turf pitches
Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 61, June 1985, p. 80-91.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: The Sports Turf Research Institute
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Soil water retention; Cynodon dactylon; Climate; Soils; Cricket pitches; Evaporation; Drainage
Geographic Terms:UK
Abstract/Contents:"Highly variable bounce was experienced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitches in the seasons 1980-81 and 1981-82. Steps leading to diagnosis of the cause are described here, and the recommendations made to overcome the problem are given. The structure of swelling clay soils, and its effect on soil physical processes-water entry, drainage, retention, and evaporation-are discussed, as are the significance and functions of cracking, and of grass growth, on Australian cricket pitches. It is suggested that on some, if not all, Australian cricket pitch soils,the uniform drying of an appreciable depth of soil by grass is essential to produce a high quality pitch."
Language:English
References:21
Note:Reprinted as Appendix E in Cricket Grounds: The Evolution, Maintenance and Construction of Natural Turf Cricket Tables and Outfields, 1991, pp. XXVII-XXXVII (TGIF R=21305)
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McIntyre, D. S. 1985. Problems of the Melbourne test cricket pitch and their relevance to Australian turf pitches. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 61:p. 80-91.
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