Author : Houston B. Couch
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 21,47 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Provides turfgrass management specialists, consultants, extension agents, and students with updated information on the nature, diagnosis, and control of each of the major diseases of cool and warm season golf, landscape, recreation, and sports turfgrasses. Covering all aspects of disease diagnosis and control, this volume includes color photographs and information on the environmental and cultural conditions that lead to problems. Wire spiral inside hard cover.
Author : Joseph M. Vargas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,2 MB
Release : 1993-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781566700467
This Second Edition of Management of Turfgrass Diseases has been completely revised and updated to provide the latest information on maintaining a healthy turf and identifying turf diseases. Written by a leading international lecturer on turf grasses, the book covers cultural, genetic, biological, and chemical approaches to turf management and provides practical solutions to everyday problems. Fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases; black layer disease; and diseases caused by nematodes are addressed for all major grasses. You'll learn about cool and warm season grasses, growing conditions, new diseases, symptoms, and identification and management techniques. Valuable tips on irrigation, fertilization, and grass culture as well as 72 full-color photographs and more than 100 figures ensure this book will be dog-eared from use. It's almost like having your own private turfgrass consultant sitting right on your bookshelf. What's New in the Second Edition? This second edition features new grasses, new diseases, and the latest research findings and practices. You'll have the most up-to-date information available on these major grasses:
Author : Nick Christians
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 32,73 MB
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : 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.
Author : Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420006487
A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals
Author : Richard W. Smiley
Publisher : American Phytopathological Society
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Noninfectious diseases; Infectious diseases; Other agents, diseases, and disorders; Ecology and taxonomy of pathogenic fungi; Disease control strategy; Disease diagnosis.
Author : Anne R. Leslie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 1994-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780873713504
This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are provided as well.
Author : Laurie Elizabeth Trenholm
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 38,14 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780813028026
Everything you need to know to keep your lawn looking its best! Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date with the most recent lawn management information. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects—including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters cover selection, adaptability, establishment, and mainÂtenance for each type of lawn; soil analysis and fertilization; yearly calendars for lawn care and culture; mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders; overseeding for winter color; preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures; weed and thatch control; safe pesticide application and use; integrated pest management strategies; and complete, illustrated diagnostic information for weeds, diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests.
Author : Anne R. Lesley
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 38,6 MB
Release : 2020-04-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0429605404
This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are provided as well.
Author : Paul Boardway Tukey
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,27 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1580176496
Explains how to make a lawn safe and environmentally friendly using organic methods, and how to pick the best grass for each climate and sunlight situation.
Author : Denny Schrock
Publisher : Ortho Books
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,40 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780696232145
Now you can take Ortho's Lawn Problem Solver with you to identify and treat problems in your lawn ...
