Turfgrass Management - Couverture rigide

Turgeon, A. J.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0132236168 ISBN 13 : 9780132236164

Editeur : Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

For introductory courses in Turfgrass Management, Turfgrass Pest Management, and Turfgrass Cultural Systems.

 

Rich with illustrations, Turfgrass Management, 8e 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.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Turfgrass Management is an introductory text for beginning students in turfgrass science and management. In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions for achieving specific objectives.

Distinguishing features of this book include:

• 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.

In addition to updating the information on species, pesticides, PGRs, and other materials used in turfgrass management, significant improvements to this edition include:

• 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.

Quatrième de couverture

First published over 20 years ago, Turfgrass Management has maintained its position as the leading textbook for beginning turf students. A clear and comprehensive guide to principles underlying turfgrass establishment and management, this book includes sufficient detail to be appropriate for courses in weed control, disease management, and insect management in turf.

In addition to updating the information on cultural operations, as well as pesticides and other materials used in turfgrass management, significant improvements to this edition include:

• Expanded introductory chapter includes new sections on the history of turf and the turfgrass industry
• Expanded bioenergetics and metabolism section in Chapter 2 includes more detailed coverage of phytohormones and antioxidants
• Extensively updated turfgrass species coverage in Chapter 3
• New section on water repellent soils included in Chapter 4
• Expanded nutrient formulations coverage in the fertilization portion of Chapter 5
• New section on biostimulants added to Chapter 6
• Expanded 8-page color insert shows morphological common weeds, diseases, and insects

Hallmark features of this best-selling text have been retained including:

• Rich use of illustrations convey key concepts, processes, and relationships that, in aggregate, constitute turfgrass science and management
• End-of-chapter questions help focus attention on key concepts
• Inclusion of a contemporary climatic classification system adapted from Trewartha's system is unique among plant-science texts and provides a basis for determining where specific turfgrasses are adopted anywhere in the world

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0132236168
• ISBN 13: 9780132236164
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie