Fundamentals of turfgrass management / Nick E. Christians, Aaron J. Patton, Quincy D. Law.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patton, Aaron J., 1978- author.

Law, Quincy D., 1987- author.

Series:

THEi Wiley ebooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Turf management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (499 pages) : color illustrations, photographs

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, c2017.

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2017.

System Details:

Access using campus network via VPN at home (THEi Users Only).

Summary:

FUNDAMENTALS OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT THE PREMIER TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK-UPDATED AND EXPANDED Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the longstanding authority on all aspects of the science and practices behind world-class turfgrass care. This fully revised Fifth Edition comes enriched by two new authors who share their cutting-edge research and real-world expertise on such topics as growth, soil testing, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Coverage throughout is refreshed with new illustrations and charts, as well as: * Expanded coverage on professional lawn care programs, including cool-season and warm-season turfgrasses, establishing methods and costs, cultivation, sand topdressing, and more * Enhanced material on the most up-to-date thinking and practices in weed management * Brand-new chapters on the environmental, economic, and quality-of-life benefits of well-maintained turf, as well as the influence of light on turf health Whether you're earning a degree or a paycheck, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fifth Edition remains the most complete, respected guidebook of solutions for developing and maintaining the finest-standards of turfgrass.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Benefits of Turf and Its Management

Environmental Benefits

Societal Benefits

Economic Benefits

Net Benefits

Literature Cited

Part 1 Grasses

Chapter 2 Introduction to the Grasses

Photosynthesis and Respiration

Photosynthetic Pathways

Species Adaptation

Latin Names

Morphology

Growth Habit

Leaves

Roots

Identification of Grasses

Cultivars

Chapter 3 Cool-Season Grasses

Bluegrasses (Poa)

Fescues

Bentgrass (Agrostis L.)

Ryegrass (Lolium L.)

Other Cool-Season Grasses

Broadleaf Species Used in Lawns

Chapter 4 Warm-Season Grasses

Less Commonly Utilized Warm-Season Turfgrasses

Chapter 5 Ornamental Grasses

Cool-Season Ornamental Grasses

Warm-Season Ornamental Grasses

Site Selection, Soil Preparation, and Establishment

Care and Maintenance

Part 2 Turf Culture

Chapter 6 Establishment

Soil Preparation

Starter Fertilizer

The Seed

Seeding

Irrigation for Seeded Areas

Mulching

Postgermination Care

Winter Overseeding

Interseeding

Sodding

Sprigging and Stolonizing

Plugging

Renovation

Chapter 7 Soil Testing and Soil Amendments

Soil Testing

Plant Analysis and Tissue Testing

Chapter 8 Turf Nutrition and Fertilization

Fertilizer Analysis

Nitrogen

Phosphorus

Potassium

Fertilizer Analyses for Turf

Deficiencies of Other Nutrients

Micronutrients

Chapter 9 Mowing, Rolling, and Plant Growth Regulators

Modern Mowing Equipment

Turf Response to Mowing

Rolling

Plant Growth Regulators (PGR)

Chapter 10 Irrigation.

How Much Water Does Turf Need?

How Often Should Water Be Applied?

When Should Water Be Applied?

Can Too Much Water Be Applied?

How Long Can Grass Survive Flooding?

Management Practices to Conserve Water

Recycled Water Sources

Treatment of Irrigation Water with Acid

Calculation of Water Needs

Chapter 11 Thatch, Cultivation, and Topdressing

Thatch

Soil Compaction

Cultivation

Topdressing

Topdressing Calculations

Chapter 12 Light Requirements and Shade Management

Shade

Selecting Turfgrasses for Shaded Environments

Managing Shaded Turf

Alternative Options in Shade

Part 3 Turf Pest Management

Chapter 13 Turf Weed Management

Controlling Weeds

Most Common or Troublesome Turf Weed Species

Chapter 14 Turf Insect Management

Life Cycles

Turfgrass Insects

Insect Control

Chapter 15 Turf Disease Management

Disease Descriptions

Fungal Diseases of Foliage

Fungal Diseases of Foliage and/or Roots

Fungal Diseases of Roots

Diseases Caused by Other Pathogens

Moss and Algae

Cultural Disease Control

Chemical Control

Resistance Management

Part 4 The Turf Industry

Chapter 16 Careers in the Turfgrass Industry

The Golf Industry

Sports Turf Management

Professional Lawn Care

Sod Production

Grounds and Parks Maintenance

Sales

Other Fields

Advanced Degrees

Internships

Chapter 17 Sports Turf Management

Species Choice

Establishment

Repairing Existing Fields

Fertilization

Mowing

Irrigation

Pesticide Use

Managing Soil Compaction

Liability Issues

Construction and Soil Modification

Fertilization of Sand-Based Fields

Modular Turf Systems.

Movable Fields

Stabilization of Sand Rootzones

Modifying the Environment

Synthetic Turf

Chapter 18 Sod Production

Species Selection

Reestablishment

Pest Management

Sod Harvesting

Sod Shelf Life

Sod Netting

Washed Sod

Sod Certification

Business Considerations

Chapter 19 Professional Lawn Care

History

Application Technology

Soil Health

Lawn Care Programs

Other Services

Chapter 20 Golf Course Maintenance

Turfgrass Selection

Putting Green Construction

Putting Green Heating Systems

Fertility Programs for Sand-Based Putting Greens

Fertilization of Other Areas

Fertigation

Cultivation and Topressing

Putting Green Performance

Environmental Issues

Organic Golf Course Management

About the Authors

Index

Supplemental Images

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-20556-5

1-119-20566-2

1-119-30886-0

OCLC:

952943110