Turfgrass Science and Management

Name: Turfgrass Science and Management
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ISBN: 9781418013301

ISBN-10: 1418013307

ISBN-13: 9781418013301

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Robert Emmons

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Turfgrass Science and Management, fourth edition, is designed to teach students about the full scope of information in the turfgrass industry. Content in this up-to-date version has been added to expand upon the sports field industry; discussion of new developments in grass cultivars, soil drainage, fertilization, water, and pesticide use are also included. In addition mowing, plant growth regulators, the golf course industry, and business management have been added to strengthen the text. The images that are provided have been updated and are now in full- color reinforcing the content within the text, especially as it relates to plant identification.

Book details

List price: $326.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 5/3/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 592
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Turfgrass Industry



Introduction to Turfgrass



Warm Season Grasses



Cool Season Grasses



Introduction to Soils



Soil Modification



Soil Chemistry



Soil Testing



Establishment



Fertilization



Mowing



Water and Irrigation



Pesticides



Weeds



Insect



Turfgrass Diseases



Integrated Pest Management



Other Turfgrass Problems



Improving Unsatisfactory Turf



Golf Course Management



Lawns and Other Turf Areas



Sports Turf



Business Management Practices



Turfgrass Calculations



Conversion Tables



Sprayer Calibration



Spreader Calibration



Indentification of Grasses by Vegetative Characteristics



Seed Identification


Glossary


Bibliography


Index