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| Web URL(s): | http://usgatero.msu.edu/v08/n19.pdf
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| Author(s): | Morris, Kevin;
Zobel, Richard;
Hass, Amir |
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| Author Affiliation: | Morris: President, National Turfgrass Federation, Beltsville, Maryland; Zobel: Plant Physiologist, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center, Beaver; Hass: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, West Virginia State University, Institute, West Virginia |
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| Title: | Engineering the best soils for turfgrass applications |
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| Source: | USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 8, No. 19, October 1 2009, p. [1-8]. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 10 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Growth studies; National Turfgrass Research Initiative; Physical properties of soil; Soil analysis; Soil modification; Soil quality
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| Abstract/Contents: | "To perform at their maximum, turfgrass systems require optimum soils. However, there is little information available on the critical soil properties needed for turfgrass. In addition, how would these properties be combined to construct the best possible soils for different applications? The USDA-ARS Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center (AFSRC) has undertaken several research projects investigating soil properties, plant responses, and how to construct optimum soils for turfgrass. An analysis was conducted of topsoil definitions and what constitutes a quality topsoil. This information is useful in attempting to build a good constructed soil. Agrowth chamber study was conducted to determine the chemical, physical, and biological soil characteristics of several agricultural and industrial by-products compared to a reference commercial topsoil mix. Plant responses were similar, but significant differences in microbial and soil enzyme activity were seen among products. A field experiment was established at a mine reclamation site to further test these products, as well as to evaluate vegetation performance. A soil mix was constructed for a rain garden, which is a biofilter for stormwater. The rain garden contained various plants, including turfgrass, which may be a significant use for turf in the future." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 14 |
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| See Also: | Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2007-06-347 |
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| Note: | Summary as abstract
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Partial reprint appears in Sidelines [Virginia STMA], 4th Quarter 2011, p. 4-7 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Morris, K., R. Zobel, and A. Hass. 2009. Engineering the best soils for turfgrass applications. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 8(19):p. [1-8]. |
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