Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology

About this book

Increased demand for the use of turfgrass in recreational areas such as golf courses, athletic fields, and parklands has led to the creation of a multi-billion dollar industry and one of America's fastest growing agricultural businesses. This text provides a comprehensive, single-source reference to the issues and concerns related to turfgrass management and physiology. Contributions by leading scientists, specialists, and researchers provide an authoritative, up-to-date, and wide-ranging collection of material.

Contents

Evolution and Benefits of Turfgrass and Turfgrass Industry. Turfgrasses Growth, Management and Cultural Practices. Sports Turf Management. Turfgrass Growth Regulators: Growth Promoters and Growth Inhibitors. Turfgrass Breeding, Genetics, andBiotechnology. Turfgrass Pathology, Diseases, and Turf Disease Management and Control. Turfgrass Integrated Pest Management. Turfgrass Physiological Responses under Environmental Stress Conditions. Turfgrass Management and Physiological Issues in theFuture.

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University of Arizona, Tucson, USA