Interview of turfgrass expert Dr. James Beard : February 26, 2003.

Turfgrass expert Dr. James Beard explains how and why he decided to specialize in turfgrass mangement. Beard describes numerous aspects of managing turfgrass and grasslands for parks, sports, and conservation, suitable types of turfgrass for various climates, and how climate change affects turgrass...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Beard, James B, 1935- (Interviewee)
Widder, Keith R. (Interviewer)
Language:English
Subjects:
Beard, James B, > 1935- > Interviews.
Beard, James B, > 1935- > Knowledge and learning.
Turf management.
Turfgrasses > Climatic factors.
Turfgrasses > Research > Michigan > East Lansing.
Turfgrasses > Study and teaching > Michigan > East Lansing.
Michigan State University > Curricula.
Beal, W. J. > (William James), > 1833-1924 > Influence.
Oral histories.
Sound recordings.
Genre:
Interviews.
Oral histories.
Sound recordings.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Local Note:
MSU: Gift of Keith Widder.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (1 hr., 3 min., 46 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
Description
Summary:
Turfgrass expert Dr. James Beard explains how and why he decided to specialize in turfgrass mangement. Beard describes numerous aspects of managing turfgrass and grasslands for parks, sports, and conservation, suitable types of turfgrass for various climates, and how climate change affects turgrass management. He talks about teaching and researching at Michigan State University and how the program has grown. Beard recounts the contributions of Michigan Agricultural College botanist W.J. Beal to the field of turfgrass research. Beard is interviewed by Michigan historian and author Keith Widder solidifying MSU as the strongest public repository of turfgrass literature in the world.
Note:Electronic resource.
Interviewed on the occasion of Dr. James Beard's collection of turfgrass research materials being donated to the Turfgrass Information Center (TIC) and the MSU Libraries .
Call Number:Voice 42329
DB42329
Playing Time:01:03:46
Participant or Performer:
Interviewee, James Beard ; interviewer, Keith Widder.
Event Details:
Recorded 2003 February 26