Turfgrass Science and Management 4th edition by Robert Emmons is designed to teach students about the full scope of information in the turfgrass industry. Content in this up-to-date version has been added to expand upon the sports field industry; discussion of new developments in grass cultivars, soil drainage, fertilization, water, and pesticide use are also included. In addition mowing, plant growth regulators, the golf course industry, and business management have been added to strengthen the text. The images that are provided have been updated and are now in full- color reinforcing the content within the text, especially as it relates to plant identification.
About the Author
Robert Emmons received a Certificate of Merit from the US Department of Agriculture, and the State University of New York Chancellor?s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He also received the New York State Turfgrass Association Citation of Merit for outstanding contributions to the turfgrass industry, and the 2004 Distinguished Service Award recipient from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.Product Details
- Hardcover: 592 pages
- Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (May 3, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1418013307
- ISBN-13: 978-1418013301
- Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1 inches