Overview

Grasslands take up approximately one-quarter of the world's vegetative cover. Turfgrasses protect the land from erosion, stabilize the soil, moderate the temperature and provide low cost safe surfacing for many sporting and leisure activities. Amenity grasslands - and turf in particular - do more than form a significant part of the global landscape. They make up the basis of a multimillion dollar industry. This text covers the establishment, maintenance, and management of natural turfgrass surfaces, arranged in four sections. The first details the identification and selection of turfgrasses, how they grow, and their maintenance. The second focuses on the management and administration of the turfgrass business. The third addresses standards and their use to effectively manage different surfaces such as bowling, croquet and golf greens, grass tennis courts, cricket tables, football and athletic fields, racetracks, and golf fairways. The final section discusses important environmental issues in turf management, including water resources, pesticides and fertilizers. Developed in association with more than 20 leading turf management authorities, this handbook details the natural turfgrass surface functions. It explores strategies that blend biodiveristy and sustainability with the business of maintaining turf. It is essential reading for agriculture, horticulture, and natural resource professionals, and land managers.

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Author:   David Aldous (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.861kg
ISBN:  

9780849301025

ISBN 10:   0849301025
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   27 September 1999
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Turfgrass Growth and DevelopmentIntroduction to Turfgrass Science and Management, D.E. AldousTurfgrass Identification and Selection, D.E. Aldous and P.S. SemosTurfgrass Growth and Physiology, D.E. Aldous and J.R. WilsonTurfgrass Soils and Drainage, K. McIntyre and B. JakobsenTurfgrass Establishment, Revegetation and Renovation, H. Liebao and D.E. AldousTurfgrass Construction Materials and Methods, B. Jakobsen and D. K. McIntyreTurfgrass Irrigation, G.J. ConnellanTurfgrass Nutrition and Fertilizers, S.T. Cockerham and D.D. MinnerTurfgrass Machinery and Equipment Operation, R.G. LettnerTurfgrass Plant Health and Protection, D.E. Aldous and J.S. BreretonBusiness and Administration, Contract Development and ManagementTurfgrass Facility Business and Administration, R. WitherspoonContract Establishment, V.A. HainingContract Management, V.A. HainingThe Measurement of Performance Indicators in Managing Different Cultural SystemsThe Playing Quality of Turfgrass Sports Surfaces, S.W. BakerPrescription Surface Development: Golf Course Management, P. RyanPrescription Surface Development: Lawn Bowling Green, Croquet Lawns and Tennis Courts, G.W. BeehagPrescription Surface Development: Sportsfield and Arena Management, J.J. Neylan. D.J. McGeary, and M.R. RobinsonPrescription Surface Development: Racetrack Management, I.H. ChiversPrescription Surface Development: Cricket Wicket Management, K.W. McAuliffeEnvironmental Issues Facing the Contemporary Land ManagerEnvironmental Issues in Turf Management, J.T. Snow and M.P. KennaIndex

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