Turfgrass Science and Management

Name: Turfgrass Science and Management
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ISBN: 9780766815513

ISBN-10: 076681551X

ISBN-13: 9780766815513

Edition: 3rd 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Robert D. Emmons

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Turfgrass Science and Management, 3E is a comprehensive text covering the entire spectrum of turfgrass management. Readers will find updated information and illustrations that reflect the latest trends in the industry. A detailed treatment of vertebrate pest management has been added, as well as chapters on integrated pest management and golf course management, which reflect the growing interest in these areas. An appendix of related Web sites will help readers expand their research capabilities.

Book details

List price: $341.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 3/8/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 576
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Turfgrass Industry


Introduction


A Brief History of the Turfgrass Industry


Why Turfgrasses Are So Popular


Career Opportunities


The Turfgrass Manager



Introduction to Turfgrass


Classification


Plant Growth


Plant Structures


Measuring Turf Quality


Levels of Maintenance



Warm Season Grasses


Introduction


Warm Season Turgrasses


Overseeding Cool Season Grasses in the Warm Season Zone


Turfgrass Selection



Cool Season Grasses


Introduction


Cool Season Turfgrasses


Turfgrass Selection



Introduction to Soils


Introduction


Soil Properties: Texture


Soil Properties: Structure


Soil Depth


Organic Soils



Soil Modification


Introduction


Complete Modification


Partial Modification


Improving Drainage



Soil Chemistry


Introduction


Soil Fertility


Soil Reaction


Salted Soils



Soil Testing


Introduction


Collecting a Soil Sample


Soil Testing


Tissue Testing



Establishment


Introduction


Species and Cultivar Selection


Site Preparation


Planting


Establishment by Seed


Vegetative Establishment


Winter Overseeding



Fertilization


Introduction


Fertilizer


Nitrogen


Potassium


Phosphorus


Fertilizer Programs


Application Methods


Fertilizer Burn



Mowing


Introduction


Mowing Height


Mowing Frequency


Types of Mowers


Mowing Pattern


Clippings


Mower Safety


Chemical Mowing



Water and Irrigation


Introduction


Turfgrass and Water


Soil and Water


Irrigation


Irrigation Systems


Limiting Water Use


Wetting Agents



Pesticides


Introduction


Types of Pesticides


Pesticide Formulations


The Fate of Pesticides


Pesticide Toxicity


Pesticide Applicator Certification


The Pesticide Label


Pesticide Safety


Pesticide Poisoning


Pesticide Application Equipment



Weeds


Introduction


Types of Weeds


Herbicides


Controlling Annual Grasses


Controlling Perennial Grasses


Controlling Broadleaf Weeds


Rules for Applying Herbicides to Control Broadleaf Weeds



Insects


Introduction


Root-Feeding Insects


Leaf and Stem Feeders


Other Insect Pests


Control



Turfgrass Diseases


Introduction


Fungal Pathogens


Disease Identification


Disease Control


Other Types of Pathogens



Integrated Pest Management


Introduction


What Is Integrated Pest Management?


Components of an IPM Program


Putting It All Together--Three Examples


Conclusion



Other Turfgrass Problems


Introduction


Shade


Soil Compaction


Thatch



Improving Unsatisfactory Turf


Introduction


A Sample Turfgrass Evaluation Form


Improving Turf Quality


Total Reestablishment


Complete Renovation


Reconstruction


Partial Renovation



Golf Course Management


Introduction


Greens


Collars and Aprons


Fairways


Tees


Roughs


Sand Bunkers


Other Activities



Lawns, Sports Turf, and Other Turf Areas


Introduction


Lawns


Parks


Cemeteries


Utility Turf


Sports Turf


Sod Farms


Seed Production



Business Management Practices


Introduction


Human Resource Management


Recordkeeping


Budget Preparation


Other Business Skills


Computers



Turfgrass Calculations


Introduction


Problems



Conversion Tables



Sprayer Calibration



Spreader Calibration



Identification of Grasses by Vegetative Characteristics



Seed Identificatification


Glossary


Bibliography


Index