Turfgrass Management

by Alfred Turgeon
Turfgrass Management
Author: Alfred Turgeon
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733288101
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Turfgrass Management Edition 1.0 has been designed as a basic text for beginning students of turfgrass science and management. In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions for achieving specific objectives. Illustrations and images are used generously throughout the text to help students grasp concepts, processes, and relationships of importance in turfgrass systems. Each chapter concludes with a series of questions to test the reader's comprehension of the material. Turfgrass Management has been known as the most respected foundational text for students and professionals within the turfgrass industry. Published by Turfpath, LLC, it is now the most comprehensive and affordable book on the market.

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

by Nick Christians
Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
Author: Nick Christians
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470587318
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Introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more.

Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals 2018 Edition

by Aaron Patton
Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals 2018 Edition
Author: Aaron Patton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2018
Genre:
ISBN: 9781593980207
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This guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs for golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, lawns, and other turfgrass systems. The recommendations apply to the majority of the United States, with input from experts in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Formerly Purdue Extension publication AY-336.

Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology

by Gregory E. Bell
Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology
Author: Gregory E. Bell
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845936485
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In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.

Turfgrass: Science and Culture

by James B Beard
Turfgrass: Science and Culture
Author: James B Beard
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 682
Release: 1972
Genre: Computers
ISBN:
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A classic and best-selling text for sod and turfgrass courses covering lawnkeeping and athletic groundskeeping.

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance

by Nick E. Christians
The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance
Author: Nick E. Christians
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2008-01-09
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 047004845X
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Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples -- and now with 20 percent more content -- this book covers the type of mathematical problems that golf course superintendents face every day. You'll learn how to handle budgeting estimates and figure how much fertilizer or pesticide you should buy. You'll also find guidance on the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other aspects of golf course operation that require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. Whatever the management calculation may be, this book has the solution you need! Example problems and answers help you get the job done right.

Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology

by Mohammad Pessarakli
Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology
Author: Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2007-10-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420006487
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A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals

Turfgrass History and Literature

by James B Beard
Turfgrass History and Literature
Author: James B Beard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Turfgrasses
ISBN: 9781611861037
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This book, a detailed chronicle of the evolution and history of turfgrass, documents its use worldwide as reflected in early publications and photographs and explores the development of turfgrass science and culture. An important reference and background resource for scholars and collectors, the book examines turfgrass literature and provides an extensive bibliography of turfgrass publications, research development, and educational programs via reviews, scientific journals, research reports, and trade publications.