Rich with illustrations, Turfgrass Management 8th Edition by A. J. Turgeon is regarded for its thorough coverage of turfgrass science and technology. While covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions, and management, this book attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions in achieving specific objectives. Among its many updates, this edition features an expanded treatment of turfgrass physiology and biochemistry; more on improving environmental stress tolerance; new methods for alleviating soil compaction and improving drainage; and a section on spring transitions.
New in this edition:
New in this edition:
- Expanded treatment of hormones such as: brassinosteroids, jasmonic acid, and salicylic acid. References the most recent research regarding the effects of endogenous applications of these materials on turfgrass growth and stress tolerance.
- A section on “grow lights” is now included. Shows how the innovative use of grow lights extends the photoperiod on summer-stressed turfs such as stadiums and golf courses.
- A description of a subsurface aeration system is now included. Shows how to improve drainage by using a suction pump attached to drain pipes, and how to modify root zone temperature by pumping air through drain pipes.
- Golf course superintendents, professional lawn care specialists, and other related professionals.
- Rich use of illustrations throughout convey key concepts, processes and relationships.
- Fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and PGR tables provide easy access to lists of agrichemicals that are frequently referenced.
- Contemporary climatic classification system (on the inside front cover and in chapter 3) assists users in determining worldwide turfgrass adaptation.
- Expansion of the bioenergetics and metabolism section in Chapter 2 to include a more-detailed coverage of the process of photosynthesis.
- Addition of a section on phytohormones in Chapter 2 to provide coverage of a subject that has benefited from recent research that has illuminated the role of these chemicals in plant growth and development.
- Expansion of the edaphic environment section of Chapter 4 with a richer discussion of water potential and salted soils.
- Expansion of the discussion on water quality in Chapter 5.
- Expansion of the discussion on plant-growth regulators (PGRs) and the addition of a table listing the categories of PGRs in Chapter 6.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (May 21, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0132236168
- ISBN-13: 978-0132236164
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches