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| Material Type: | Manuscript |
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| Monographic Author(s): | Gaussoin, R. E.; Drijber, Rhae; Powers, William; Aslan, Mine; Vaitkus, Milda; Wit, Leonard |
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| Author Affiliation: | Gaussoin: Principal Investigator; and Drijber, Powers, Aslan, Vaitkus, and Wit: Cooperator |
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| Monograph Title: | Grow-In and Cultural Impacts on USGA Putting Greens and Their Microbial Communities: [1996 Annual Research Report], 1996. |
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| Publishing Information: | Ithaca, Nebraska: John Seaton Anderson Turfgrass Research Facility, University of Nebraska |
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| # of Pages: | 7 |
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| Collation: | [7] pp. |
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The overall goal of this project is to develop a better understanding of the impact of grow-in procedures on putting green establishment and performance. Impacts on the physical, chemical, and microbiological factors associated with the USGA root zones and rhizosphere are emphasized in the project. The project is being conducted at the University of Nebraska's John Seaton Anderson Turfgrass Research Facility located near Ithaca, NE. The five year project is composed of three phases: One: Construction and Grow-in, Two: Microbial Community Assessments, and Three: Grow-in Procedure Impacts on the Long-term Performance of the Putting Green. Phases One and Two span three year periods, while Phase Three will involve experiments repeated over the five years of the project. In 1996, Phase One of the project was initiated. Materials for the gravel layer and root zone mix were sampled from two local (Nebraska) sand and gravel suppliers with experience in golf green construction. The goal was to develop two separate USGA-specification root zone mixtures - one composed of sand and peat, and one a combination of sand, soil, and peat. Materials were tested for compliance with the USGA Green construction recommendations for physical characteristics and organic matter content. Based upon analytical results, a supplier was chosen. The putting green site was constructed and root zone mixture plots established. Thus, year one construction objectives were met and plots are ready for creeping bentgrass establishment in spring of 1997. In the spring of 1997, creeping bentgrass will be seeded into the year one plots. Year two plots will also be constructed and seeded. Grow-in procedure treatments effects on establishment will be evaluated in both year one and year two plots. An extensive microbiological survey of the year one and year two plots will also be performed to determine rhizosphere community temporal and spatial patterns during grow-in. All these studies will focus on the comparison of the accelerated versus controlled grow-in treatments. To provide oversight for this project, an advisory committee of six golf course superintendents from the Nebraska Golf Course Superintendents Association has been formed. Their input on a variety of management issues will be solicited and used in the development of grow-in procedures. All funds provided by the USGA and GCSAA were used for technical support and student labor. University cooperators devoted .65 FTE (Full Time Equivalents) to the project in 1996." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | See also related summary article "Grow-in and cultural practice inputs on USGA putting greens and their microbial communities" 1996 Turfgrass and Environmental Research Summary, 1996, p. 88-89, R=47646. R=47646 |
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| Note: | Also appears as pp. 00544-00550 in the USGA Turfgrass Research Committee Reporting Binders for 1996.
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