
Turfgrass Management
International Edition
A. J. Turgeon(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 13. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-13-801188-8 (ISBN)
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Description
For introductory courses in Turfgrass Management, Turfgrass Pest Management, and Turfgrass Cultural Systems.
Rich with illustrations, Turfgrass Management, 8e is regarded for its thorough coverage of turfgrass science and technology. While covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions, and management, this book attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions in achieving specific objectives. Among its many updates, this edition features an expanded treatment of turfgrass physiology and biochemistry; more on improving environmental stress tolerance; new methods for alleviating soil compaction and improving drainage; and a section on spring transitions.
Rich with illustrations, Turfgrass Management, 8e is regarded for its thorough coverage of turfgrass science and technology. While covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions, and management, this book attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions in achieving specific objectives. Among its many updates, this edition features an expanded treatment of turfgrass physiology and biochemistry; more on improving environmental stress tolerance; new methods for alleviating soil compaction and improving drainage; and a section on spring transitions.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
696 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-801188-8 (9780138011888)
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Content
1. Introduction
2. Growth and Development
3. Turfgrass Species
4. The Turfgrass Environment
5. Primary Cultural Practices
6. Supplementary Cultural Practices
7. Pest Management
8. Propagation
9. Cultural Systems
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
APPENDIX 1: CONVERSION TABLES
APPENDIX 2: CALIBRATION
APPENDIX 3: COMMON AND CHEMICAL NAMES OF PESTICIDES USED IN TURF
2. Growth and Development
3. Turfgrass Species
4. The Turfgrass Environment
5. Primary Cultural Practices
6. Supplementary Cultural Practices
7. Pest Management
8. Propagation
9. Cultural Systems
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
APPENDIX 1: CONVERSION TABLES
APPENDIX 2: CALIBRATION
APPENDIX 3: COMMON AND CHEMICAL NAMES OF PESTICIDES USED IN TURF