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| Author(s): | Hall, J. R. III |
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| Author Affiliation: | Virginia Tech |
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| Title: | Late-fall fertilization: Regional implications |
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| Source: | North Carolina Turfgrass News. Vol. 3, No. 2, Fall 1985, p. 11,15. |
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| Publishing Information: | Raleigh, NC: The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, Inc. |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Fertilization; Autumn; Fertilization timing; Transition zone; Fall fertilization
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| Abstract/Contents: | Execessive summer fertilization of cool-season grasses in the transition zone of the U.S. can result in execessive foliar elongation, loss of stored foods and predisposition to disease attack. Nitrogen fertilization of cool-season grass during periods when photosynthesis is maximum and photorespiration is minimal (late fall) can lead to maximum carbohydrate production and storage of food reserves. The late fall fertilization concept needs to be supported with fertilization in September and October to set the stage for late fall fertilization. The advantages of late fall fertilization are: increased density, increased root growth, decreased spring mowing, improved fall to spring color, decreased summer weed problems, increased drought resistance, and decreased incidences of Dollar spot, Rhizoctonia brown patch, and Fusarium blight. Improper timing of the late fall application could predispose plants to snow mold and winter disease injury. |
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| Language: | English |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: AUTUMN
Other items relating to: TRANSI |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hall, J. R. III. 1985. Late-fall fertilization: Regional implications. N.C. Turfgrass. 3(2):p. 11,15. |
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