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Author: Nick Christians
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-07-12
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 0470587318
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more.
Author: Alfred Turgeon
Publisher:
Published: 2019-09-10
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781733288101
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTurfgrass Management Edition 1.0 has been designed as a basic text for beginning students of turfgrass science and management. In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions for achieving specific objectives. Illustrations and images are used generously throughout the text to help students grasp concepts, processes, and relationships of importance in turfgrass systems. Each chapter concludes with a series of questions to test the reader's comprehension of the material. Turfgrass Management has been known as the most respected foundational text for students and professionals within the turfgrass industry. Published by Turfpath, LLC, it is now the most comprehensive and affordable book on the market.
Author: Aaron Patton
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781593980207
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. The recommendations apply to the majority of the United States, with input from experts in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Formerly Purdue Extension publication AY-336.
Author: Gregory E. Bell
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2011-01-01
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 1845936485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.
Author: Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2007-10-09
Total Pages: 730
ISBN-13: 1420006487
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals
Author: James B Beard
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781611861037
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book, a detailed chronicle of the evolution and history of turfgrass, documents its use worldwide as reflected in early publications and photographs and explores the development of turfgrass science and culture. An important reference and background resource for scholars and collectors, the book examines turfgrass literature and provides an extensive bibliography of turfgrass publications, research development, and educational programs via reviews, scientific journals, research reports, and trade publications.
Author: RICHARD. LATIN
Publisher:
Published: 2021
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780890546734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John C. Stier
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-01-22
Total Pages: 1348
ISBN-13: 0891186131
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSustainability is a key framework for analyzing biological systems—and turfgrass is no exception. It is part of a complex that encompasses turfgrass interactions with different environments and the suitability of different turfgrasses for specific environments. In addition to its biological role, turfgrass—in the form of lawns, green spaces, and playing surfaces—brings beneficial sociological effects to an increasingly urbanized society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and issues in the field of turfgrass research and management, including the genetics and breeding, the diseases and pests, and the ecology of turfgrasses, and will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers.
Author: James B Beard
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 682
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic and best-selling text for sod and turfgrass courses covering lawnkeeping and athletic groundskeeping.
Author: Joseph M. Vargas
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1993-12-07
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9781566700467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Second Edition of Management of Turfgrass Diseases has been completely revised and updated to provide the latest information on maintaining a healthy turf and identifying turf diseases. Written by a leading international lecturer on turf grasses, the book covers cultural, genetic, biological, and chemical approaches to turf management and provides practical solutions to everyday problems. Fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases; black layer disease; and diseases caused by nematodes are addressed for all major grasses. You'll learn about cool and warm season grasses, growing conditions, new diseases, symptoms, and identification and management techniques. Valuable tips on irrigation, fertilization, and grass culture as well as 72 full-color photographs and more than 100 figures ensure this book will be dog-eared from use. It's almost like having your own private turfgrass consultant sitting right on your bookshelf. What's New in the Second Edition? This second edition features new grasses, new diseases, and the latest research findings and practices. You'll have the most up-to-date information available on these major grasses:
