Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management

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By Aaron J. Patton and Quincy D. Law and Nick E. Christians

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Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fifth Edition, is the definitive guide on turfgrass science and care. This updated handbook covers crucial topics such as growth, soil testing, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. It features expanded guidance on professional lawn care programmes for both cool-season and warm-season grasses, including establishment methods, cultivation, and sand topdressing. New chapters explore the environmental, economic, and quality-of-life benefits of well-maintained turf, plus the role of light in turf health, supported by fresh illustrations and charts.
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This book is ideal for students pursuing degrees in turfgrass management as well as professionals seeking comprehensive, up-to-date techniques for maintaining high-quality turf. It serves both newcomers and experienced practitioners aiming to deepen their expertise in lawn care and turfgrass science.

The classic turfgrass management handbook, updated with new developments in the field Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the bestselling guide with expert coverage of basic turfgrass science and all aspects of practical care.

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119204633

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 480

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Aaron J. Patton Arts & Culture Home & Garden Nick E. Christians Non-Fiction Quincy D. Law

About the Author

NICK E. CHRISTIANS, PhD, is professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University. He is the author of numerous books, including The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, Fourth Edition, and Mathematics for the Green Industry.

AARON J. PATTON, PhD, is associate professor of Horticulture at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He also serves as the executive director of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.

QUINCY D. LAW, MS, is a doctoral student in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Ecological Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program at Purdue University.