Turfgrass science and management / Robert D. Emmons.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Emmons, Robert D., 1945-
Language:English
Published: Albany, NY : Delmar Publishers, [2000], ©2000.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Turfgrasses.
Turf management.
Turfgrasses industry.
Local Note:
MSU: Copy 3 gift to James B Beard Turfgrass Library Collection.
Physical Description:xvi, 528 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The turfgrass industry
  • Introduction to turfgrass
  • Warm season grasses
  • Cool season grasses
  • Introduction to soils
  • Soil modification
  • Soil chemistry
  • Soil testing
  • Establishment
  • Fertilization
  • Mowing
  • Water and irrigation
  • Pesticides
  • Weeds
  • Insects
  • Turfgrass diseases
  • Integrated pest management
  • Other turfgrass problems
  • Improving unsatisfactory turf
  • Golf course management
  • Lawns, sports turf, and other turf areas
  • Business management practices
  • Turfgrass calculations.