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Turfgrass Science and Management

by: Emmons, Robert D.

Turfgrass Science and Management

by: Emmons, Robert D.

ISBN 13:
9780766815513
ISBN 10:
076681551X
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 03/08/2000
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Turfgrass Science and Management, 3E is a comprehensive text covering the entire spectrum of turfgrass management. Users 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 users access valuable information in any area of turfgrass management.

Preface

Acknowledgments

The Turfgrass Industry

(14)

Introduction

(1)

A Brief History of the Turfgrass Industry

(2)

Why Turfgrasses Are So Popular

(2)

Career Opportunities

(4)

The Turfgrass Manager

(5)

Introduction to Turfgrass

(24)

Classification

(2)

Plant Growth

(6)

Plant Structures

(9)

Measuring Turf Quality

(4)

Levels of Maintenance

(3)

Warm Season Grasses

(23)

Introduction

(3)

Warm Season Turfgrasses

(14)

Overseeding Cool Season Grasses in the Warm Season Zone

(1)

Turfgrass Selection

(5)

Cool Season Grasses

(25)

Introduction

(1)

Cool Season Turfgrasses

(20)

Turfgrass Selection

(4)

Introduction to Soils

(13)

Introduction

(1)

Soil Properties: Texture

(7)

Soil Properties: Structure

(1)

Soil Depth

(2)

Organic Soils

(2)

Soil Modification

100

(15)

Introduction

100

(1)

Complete Modification

101

(1)

Partial Modification

102

(5)

Improving Drainage

107

(8)

Soil Chemistry

115

(15)

Introduction

115

(1)

Soil Fertility

115

(4)

Soil Reaction

119

(8)

Salted Soils

127

(3)

Soil Testing

130

(11)

Introduction

130

(1)

Collecting a Soil Sample

130

(4)

Soil Testing

134

(5)

Tissue Testing

139

(2)

Establishment

141

(35)

Introduction

141

(1)

Species and Cultivar Selection

142

(4)

Site Preparation

146

(3)

Planting

149

(1)

Establishment by Seed

150

(13)

Vegetative Establishment

163

(10)

Winter Overseeding

173

(3)

Fertilization

176

(19)

Introduction

176

(2)

Fertilizer

178

(2)

Nitrogen

180

(5)

Potassium

185

(2)

Phosphorus

187

(1)

Fertilizer Programs

187

(3)

Application Methods

190

(3)

Fertilizer Burn

193

(2)

Mowing

195

(24)

Introduction

195

(2)

Mowing Height

197

(4)

Mowing Frequency

201

(2)

Types of Mowers

203

(9)

Mowing Pattern

212

(1)

Clippings

213

(2)

Mower Safety

215

(1)

Chemical Mowing

216

(3)

Water and Irrigation

219

(31)

Introduction

219

(1)

Turfgrass and Water

219

(2)

Soil and Water

221

(4)

Irrigation

225

(10)

Irrigation Systems

235

(13)

Limiting Water Use

248

(1)

Wetting Agents

249

(1)

Pesticides

250

(21)

Introduction

250

(1)

Types of Pesticides

251

(1)

Pesticide Formulations

252

(6)

The Fate of Pesticides

258

(2)

Pesticide Toxicity

260

(3)

Pesticide Applicator Certification

263

(1)

The Pesticide Label

263

(3)

Pesticide Safety

266

(3)

Pesticide Poisoning

269

(1)

Pesticide Application Equipment

269

(2)

Weeds

271

(20)

Introduction

271

(3)

Types of Weeds

274

(2)

Herbicides

276

(5)

Controlling Annual Grasses

281

(4)

Controlling Perennial Grasses

285

(1)

Controlling Broadleaf Weeds

286

(3)

Rules for Applying Herbicides to Control Broadleaf Weeds

289

(2)

Insects

291

(26)

Introduction

291

(3)

Root-Feeding Insects

294

(7)

Leaf and Steam Feeders

301

(7)

Other Insect Pests

308

(1)

Control

309

(8)

Turfgrass Diseases

317

(29)

Introduction

317

(1)

Fungal Pathogens

318

(2)

Disease Identification

320

(14)

Disease Control

334

(6)

Other Types of Pathogens

340

(6)

Integrated Pest Management

346

(21)

Introduction

346

(1)

What Is Integrated Pest Management?

347

(1)

Components of an IPM Program

347

(12)

Putting It All Together--Three Examples

359

(6)

Conclusion

365

(2)

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