Advanced Turfgrass Management Lab Manual

Turfgrasses are used for many purposes such as golf courses, sports fields, and a variety of commercial and homeowner settings. Many other uses include other recreational activities, functional uses such as roadsides and airports, and for a variety of erosion control activities. Successful turfgrass management does not occur by chance. This book provides the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the science needed to accomplish this. Units (chapters) are arranged so as to build upon previous ones to help improve the reader’s understanding of the science and art of successful turfgrass management.

This comprehensive book covers all types of turfgrass management - golf courses, athletic fields, lawns and more with a new chapter on Integrated Pest Control.

The Lab Manual for TURFGRASS SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 4th Edition, is a valuable tool designed to enhance your classroom experience. Lab activities, objectives, materials lists, step-by-step procedures, illustrations, review questions and more are all included.

Turfgrass Science and Management, 3E is a comprehensive textbook covering the entire spectrum of turfgrass management. Students and instructors will find updated information and illustrations that reflect the latest trends in the industry. A detailed treatment of vertebrate pest management has been added, as well as chapters on integrated pest management and golf course management which reflect the growing interest in these areas. An appendix of related Web sites will help students expand their research capabilities.

In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.

Turfgrass Science and Management, 3E is a comprehensive textbook covering the entire spectrum of turfgrass management. Students and instructors will find updated information and illustrations that reflect the latest trends in the industry. A detailed treatment of vertebrate pest management has been added, as well as chapters on integrated pest management and golf course management which reflect the growing interest in these areas. An appendix of related Web sites will help students expand their research capabilities. ALSO AVAILABLE Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-7668-1553-6