Turfgrass: Science and Culture

Turfgrass: Science and Culture
Author: James B Beard
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 682
Release: 1972
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

A classic and best-selling text for sod and turfgrass courses covering lawnkeeping and athletic groundskeeping.

Turfgrass History and Literature

Turfgrass History and Literature
Author: James B Beard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Turfgrasses
ISBN: 9781611861037

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.

Turfgrass History and Literature

Turfgrass History and Literature
Author: James B Beard
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre: Turfgrasses
ISBN: 9781609173944

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.

Applied Turfgrass Science and Physiology

Applied Turfgrass Science and Physiology
Author: Jack Fry
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004-08-05
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0471472700

Based on the successful seminar offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Applied Turfgrass Science and Physiology cuts right to the authoritative information and know-how that will keep any turf area in optimal condition. Readers get an overview of turfgrasses, the characteristics of different varieties of turfgrasses; a look at plant responses to drought, temperature extremes, and shade stresses; and a comprehensive review of the latest information on how irrigation, mowing, fertilization, cultivation, and plant growth regulators and bio-stimulants affect turfgrass response to stresses and pests. Case studies and more than 165 illustrations reinforce text.

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
Author: Nick E. Christians
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1119205662

FUNDAMENTALS OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT THE PREMIER TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK—UPDATED AND EXPANDED Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the longstanding authority on all aspects of the science and practices behind world-class turfgrass care. This fully revised Fifth Edition comes enriched by two new authors who share their cutting-edge research and real-world expertise on such topics as growth, soil testing, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Coverage throughout is refreshed with new illustrations and charts, as well as: Expanded coverage on professional lawn care programs, including cool-season and warm-season turfgrasses, establishing methods and costs, cultivation, sand topdressing, and more Enhanced material on the most up-to-date thinking and practices in weed management Brand-new chapters on the environmental, economic, and quality-of-life benefits of well-maintained turf, as well as the influence of light on turf health Whether you’re earning a degree or a paycheck, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fifth Edition remains the most complete, respected guidebook of solutions for developing and maintaining the finest-standards of turfgrass.

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
Author: Nick Christians
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470587318

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.