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Author(s):Murphy, James A.; Samaranayake, Hiranthi; Honig, Josh A.; Lawson, T. J.; Murphy, Stephanie L.
Author Affiliation:Murphy, J. A.: Turfgrass Extension Specialist; Samaranayake: Post-Doc Research Assistant; Honig and Lawson: Research Technicians; Murphy, S. L: Lab Support Specialist, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Title:Turfgrass establishment on various rootzones: A comprehensive study at Rutgers University sheds light on the efficacy of various rootzone amendments
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 42, No. 6, November/December 2004, p. 7-10.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Root zone; Turfgrass establishment; Soil Amendments; Sand-based root zones; Sand; Reed sedge peat; Agrostis stolonifera; Root zone mixture; Physical properties of soil; Chemical properties of soil; Rooting; Golf green construction
Abstract/Contents:Presents an experiment conducted by Rutgers University observing the efficacy of various rootzone amendments. Rootzones of various volume ratios were constructed using three general classes of amendment materials: loam, organic, and inorganic. The plots were fertilized and irrigation was applied. Samples were collected and visual ratings of turfgrass establishment and quality were recorded. Bentgrass establishment was better on the majority of the amended rootzone mixes as compared to unamended sand. Results included that turf quality ratings showed that many mixes performed at a level consistent with observations made at early establishment. The findings of this study also indicate that variation in water availability of sand-based rootzones can impact distribution of dry matter between roots and shoots.
Language:English
References:20
See Also:See also USGA TERO version, "Creeping bentgrass establishment on sand-based rootzones varying in amendment," USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online, 3(10) May 15 2004, p. [1-15] R=97547 R=97547
Note:"A more comprehensive paper on this project, including data on physical and nutritional properties of these rootzone mixes, can be found on the USGA's Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online at http://usgatero.msu.edu"
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Murphy, J. A., H. Samaranayake, J. A. Honig, T. J. Lawson, and S. L. Murphy. 2004. Turfgrass establishment on various rootzones: A comprehensive study at Rutgers University sheds light on the efficacy of various rootzone amendments. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 42(6):p. 7-10.
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