The Turf Problem Solver Case Studies and

Written by two leading experts, this practical tool offers detailed advice on defining, analyzing, and solving today's most common turf problems. Presented in a distinguished case-based approach, it features solutions for environmental, cultural, and pest and pesticide turf problems; coverage of human resources issues; and accessible methods for evaluation, analysis, and synthesis.

A. J. TURGEON is Professor of Turfgrass Management in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Penn State University (1986-present). Formerly with the University of Illinois (1971-79), Texas A&M University (1980-83) and the Tru Green Corporation (1983-86), he is the author of 300 publications, including the popular book, Turfgrass Management.

J. M. VARGAS, Jr. is Professor of Plant Pathology at Michigan State University, where he has been involved in teaching, research, and extension for thirty-five years. An international authority who has presented worldwide, he has published more than 200 articles on turfgrass diseases and related subjects.

Acknowledgments

v

Introduction

1

(8)

Case Studies

4

(1)

Cycles of Inquiry

5

(4)

Turfgrass Problems

9

(38)

Cool-Season Turfgrasses

9

(13)

Warm-Season Turfgrasses

22

(15)

Summary of Turfgrass Problems

37

(10)

Environmental Problems

47

(44)

Atmospheric Environment

48

(9)

Soil Environment

57

(20)

Biotic Environment

77

(6)

Summary of Environmental Problems

83

(8)

Cultural Problems

91

(36)

Mowing

91

(8)

Fertilization

99

(3)

Irrigation

102

(12)

Cultivation and Topdressing

114

(3)

Summary of Cultural Problems

117

(10)

Pest and Pesticide Problems

127

(60)

Pesticides

127

(1)

Weeds

128

(14)

Diseases

142

(21)

Nematodes

163

(2)

Insects

165

(8)

Large-Animal Pests

173

(3)

Summary of Pest and Pesticide Problems

176

(11)

People Problems

187

(28)

Superiors

187

(7)

Peers

194

(5)

Subordinates

199

(11)

Summary of People Problems

210

(5)

Appendix 1 List of Herbicides

215

(4)

Appendix 2 List of Fungicides

219

(4)

Appendix 3 List of Insecticides

223

(4)

Appendix 4 List of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs)

227

(2)

Bibliography

229

(2)

Index

231

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The Turf Problem Solver Case Studies and Solutions for Environmental, Cultural and Pest Problems

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