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Author(s):Wells, Christina; LaBranche, Adrienne; McCarty, L. Bert; Skipper, Horace
Author Affiliation:Wells: Assistant Professor, Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; LaBranche: Graduate, Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; McCarty: Professor, Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; and Skipper: Professor, Soil Microbiology, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
Title:Biostimulants encourage strong root growth
Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. May 2003, p. 56, 58-59.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Agrostis stolonifera; Biostimulants; Humic substances; Root growth; Root length; Seaweed products
Cultivar Names:Crenshaw
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the effectiveness of biostimulants for increasing turfgrass quality. Explains that, due to recent restrictions on pesticides and fertilizers, biostiumlants have become a topic of interest. Describes some of the components of biostimulants, including seaweed extract and humic substances. Explains that an experiment conducted in 2002 demonstrated that organic plant growth stimulant, or OPGS, "can influence turfgrass root growth under real-world conditions when applied at high rates. However, the lack of influence of OPGS treatment on turf visual quality leads us to question whether the products were truly cost-effective." Notes that visual quality ratings may have been higher if the turf were under greater environmental stress or traffic stress. Suggests that OPGS may be particularly useful in areas where root growth is a principle factor in limiting performance and that its effectiveness would be greater when applied early in the season when high root growth rates are occurring. Concludes that "biostimulant products are not cure-alls. But with continued research it's likely that they will find a place in environmentally friendly turf-management programs."
Language:English
References:5
See Also:Other items relating to: Biostimulants
Note:Due to an editing error, the article appearing on pg. 56 of Turfgrass Trends in May contained a misleading headline and was missing two charts. The headline should have read, `Can Biostimulants Improve Bentgrass Root Growth?' The missing charts are replaced below. For the complete story with the correct headline and all four charts, please go to http://www.turfgrasstrends.com/articleDetail.jsp? id=54396
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Wells, C., A. LaBranche, L. B. McCarty, and H. Skipper. 2003. Biostimulants encourage strong root growth. TurfGrass Trends. p. 56, 58-59.
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