Sports fields : design, construction, and maintenance /: design, construction, and maintenance. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James C. Puhalla, Jeffrey V. Krans, J. Michael Goatley, JR.
• Authors: Puhalla, Jim; Krans, Jeff; Goatley, Mike
• Contents: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- About the STMA -- Preface -- Part 1 Principles of Sports Turf Culture -- Chapter 1 Turfgrasses -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Biology and Identification -- 1.3 Turfgrass Types -- 1.4 Turfgrass Selection -- 1.5 Using the Two-Map System to Select Turfgrass -- 1.6 Planting Times and Rates -- 1.7 Soil Preparation -- 1.8 Planting Techniques -- 1.9 Establishment -- 1.10 Overseeding Warm-Season Fields -- 1.11 Sustaining a Mixed Warm and Cool Season Turfgrass Canopy in the Transition Zone -- 1.11 Exploring Possibilities 1.11 Discovering Solutions -- 1.11 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Soils and Soil Science -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Soil as a Medium for Turfgrass -- Chapter 3 Fertility and Fertilizers -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Nutrient Requirements -- 3.3 Nutrient Uptake -- 3.4 Soil Reaction -- 3.5 Fertilizer Analysis -- 3.6 Fertilizer Sources -- 3.7 Application Rates and Frequencies -- 3.8 Micronutrients -- 3.9 Biostimulants -- Chapter 4 Mowing -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Types of Mowers -- 4.3 Turf Response -- 4.4 Height and Frequency -- 4.5 Pattern -- 4.6 Clipping Removal -- 4.7 Equipment and Safety 4.8 Chemical Growth Regulators -- Chapter 5 Irrigation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Irrigation and Turfgrass Culture -- 5.3 General Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation -- 5.4 Portable Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 Installed Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.6 Wireless Sensor Technology -- 5.7 Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) -- 5.8 The Use of Nonpotable Water for Sports Field Irrigation -- 5.9 Know Your Water Source -- Chapter 6 Drainage -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Surface Drainage -- 6.3 Internal Drainage -- 6.3 The Problem 6.3 The Cause -- 6.3 The Solution -- 6.3 The Result -- 6.4 Installed Drain Systems -- 6.4 The Problem -- 6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Problem -- 6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Result -- 6.5 Other Drain System Practices -- Chapter 7 Aeration and Topdressing -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Aerating for Optimal Turf Responses -- 7.2 The Problem -- 7.2 The Cause -- 7.2 The Solution -- 7.2 The Result -- 7.3 Aeration Equipment -- 7.4 Topdressing -- Chapter 8 Thatch -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Definition of Thatch -- 8.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Thatch in Sports Turf 8.4 How Thatch Develops -- 8.5 Maintaining a Managed Thatch Layer -- 8.6 Reducing Excessive Thatch Buildup -- Chapter 9 Turfgrass Stresses and Remedies -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Mechanical Stresses -- 9.3 Environmental Stresses -- 9.4 Weeds, Insects, and Diseases -- Chapter 10 Wise Use of Chemicals -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Label Is the Law -- 10.3 Planning and Performing Applications -- 10.4 Record Keeping -- Chapter 11 Organic Field Management -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Definitions and Principles of Organic Field Management -- 11.3 Principles and Concepts of Organic Field Management
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 796.4206/8; Athletic fields -- United States -- Design and construction; Athletic fields -- United States -- Maintenance and repair; Sports facilities -- United States -- Design and construction; Sports facilities -- United States -- Maintenance and repair; Turf management -- United States; Athletic fields -- Design and construction; Athletic fields -- Maintenance and repair; Sports facilities -- Design and construction; Sports facilities -- Maintenance and repair; Turf management; United States; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119534747; 1119534747; 9781119534723; 1119534720
• Related ISBNs: 9781119534754
• Notes: Note: Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
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