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| Content Type: | Abstract or Summary only |
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| Author(s): | Daniel, W. H.;
Barrett, J. R. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Daniel: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Barrett: United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service |
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| Title: | Soil warming for turf areas |
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| Section: | Crop science divisions: Turfgrass management
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| Meeting Info.: | Kansas City, Missouri: November 15-19, 1964; 56th Annual Meeting |
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| Source: | Agronomy Abstracts. Vol. 56, 1964, p. 100. |
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| Publishing Information: | [Madison, WI]: American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil warming systems; Poa; Growth; Playability; Root growth; Protective covers
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Investigations were begun in Indiana in 1962 to determine the fundamental requirements for installation and management of electric soil heating cable systems to maintain suitable growth conditions for turf in heavy-use areas. Bluegrass sod transplanted November 10 remained dormant on unheated soil, while root extension was 3-5 inches by December 31 on heated areas. Warmed turf areas had improved playability and increased root growth during the winter, extended growth period in the fall, earlier growth in the spring, and in high wattage areas, growth throughout the winter. Plastic coverings over warmed areas reduced the electric energy required, maintained more greenness in leaf blades and favored growth. However, extra attention to remove and even replace covers to avoid excessively high temperatures and disease buildup was necessary. Heating cables varied from 4-8" depth, 6-24" in spacing, 0.8 to 13 watts/sq.ft. in intensity and controlled by thermostats located 1" below sod, in the thatch, and in the air combinations. Plot size varied from 20 to 1200 sq.ft." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | This item is an abstract only |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Daniel, W. H., and J. R. Barrett. 1964. Soil warming for turf areas. Agron. Abstr. 56:p. 100. |
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