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Author(s):Umeda, Kai; Whitlark, Brian
Author Affiliation:Umeda: University of Arizona; Whitlark: USGA Green Section
Title:Comparison of cultivation techniques in turfgrass
Section:Grant-in-Aid Research Program
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Source:2009 Turfgrass and Environmental Research Summary. 2009, p. 62.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Aeration; Compaction; Comparisons; Cultivation methods; Gypsum
Abstract/Contents:Presents a study conducted to "compare deep solid-tine aerification with a soil-slicing implement to reduce soil comaction, salinity, and sodium in turfgrass." Describes the materials and methods used in the experiment. Reports that "Blec treatments reduced Na+ 25% compared to 18% for the Vertidrain at one site, nearly 20% versus 8%, respectively, at two other sites, and no changes were observed at the fourth golf course."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2009-04-396
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USGA Summary Points:Cultivation techniques exhibited short-term reduction of salinity and Na+ levels. Blec and Vertidrain cultivations were effective in reducing Na+ levels though not consistent at all site or all years. Blec and Vertidrain cultivations were effective in reducing Na+ levels for up to 2 weeks. Applications of gypsum following cultivations contributed to enhanced reduction of Na+ levels. Benefits of multiple cultivations were significant for only one implement in one year. Small size plots were not conducive for high variability encountered with irrigation distribution uniformity and soil variability at golf course sites. Measuring water infiltration, soil compaction, or turfgrass firmness was not consistent among cultivation treatments. EM-38 measurements were not effectively correlated to laboratory soil analysis for salinity measurements.
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Umeda, K., and B. Whitlark. 2009. Comparison of cultivation techniques in turfgrass. Turfgrass Environ. Res. Summ. p. 62.
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