Turfgrass management turgeon 8th edition

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Be the first to start one ». Availability This title is out of print. Overview Features Contents Order Overview. Hallmark Features Up-to-date, reference text— includes enough material to support introductory, secondary or intermediate-level courses.

Covers all aspects of turfgrass science and technology. Offers flexibility because it can be used in numerous courses and as a reference text as well. Builds on feedback from pervious editions to include the most clear and meaningful illustrations.

Includes new climatic maps that use computerized meteorological data acquired from multiple sites around the world. Examines primary cultural practices, supplementary cultural practices and pest management.

Shows students that pest problems can be reduced, or in some cases eliminated, by providing conditions that favor healthy turfgrass growth. Discusses the books concepts and how they related to specific types of turfs. New to This Edition. Includes basic information on the role of these materials on turfgrass growth and development. References the most recent research regarding the effects of endogenous applications of these materials on turfgrass growth and stress tolerance.

Explains how lamps that supplement natural sunlight can be used on shaded turfs to improve turfgrass growth and turf quality. Shows how to improve drainage by using a suction pump attached to drain pipes, and how to modify root zone temperature by pumping air through drain pipes.

Moves this material earlier in the text to provide a clearer understanding of the topic. Reflects new methods for alleviating soil compaction and improving drainage. Includes new material on dealing with spring transition from over seeded cool-season grasses to the permanent warm-season turfgrass community. Table of Contents 1.

Introduction 2. Growth and Development 3. Turfgrass Species 4. The Turfgrass Environment 5. Primary Cultural Practices 6. Supplementary Cultural Practices 7. Pest Management 8. Propagation 9.