{"product_id":"turf-management-in-the-transition-zone-isbn-9780471476092","title":"Turf Management in the Transition Zone","description":"The transition zone is the toughest area in which to maintain quality turf. It is a zone where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season and where more intensive maintenance of seasonal grasses is required.This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in such zones. Easy to read and practical this book offers the superintendent or turf manager accessible information in a complex and difficult area.\u003cbr\u003e * This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in the transition zones\u003cbr\u003e * It addresses the basic science of growth cycles, nutrients and fertilisers, in an accessible way, so that that turf managers can easily locate and understand the information they need\u003cbr\u003e * It covers all aspects of cultural practices including mowing and irrigation\u003cbr\u003e * Features information on diseases and insects specific to the transition zone  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed for Turfgrass Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurfgrass Plant Anatomy and Physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Grass Species.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming Conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKentucky Bluegrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerennial Ryegrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTall Fescue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Leaved Fescues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBentgrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnual Bluegrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRough Bluegrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoysiagrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBermudagrass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffalograss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Growth Cycle Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool-Season Grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm-Season Grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Nutrient Requirements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient Absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacroelements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroelements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Fertilizers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynthetic Organic Nitrogen Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizer Ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt Index and Osmotic Potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Fertilization.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerti lizing Cool-Season Grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizing Warm-Season Grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNitrogen Application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquid Fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Mowing Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMowing Guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMower Selection and Operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowth-Regulating Chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping Heights and Interspecies Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Soil Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Properties of Soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganic Matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Properties of Soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Soil Compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Moisture Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Turfgrasses Absorb Water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Water-Holding Capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovement of Moisture to Roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Irrigation Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Need for Irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand Watering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrrigation Guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrrigation Technique: Some Final Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlook for Moisture Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Thatch Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThatch Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Thatch Is Bad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Excessive Thatch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Weed Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeed Classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeeds of the Transition Zone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeed Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser and Environmental Safety Precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Use of Herbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternatives to Chemical Weed Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Disease Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisease Classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbiotic Influences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Turfgrass Diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisease Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFungicides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Insect Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsect Growth and Morphology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Turfgrass Insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsect Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNuisance Predators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Establishing Turf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Existing Vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Grading and Drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading Topsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmending the Soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFumigating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Grading and Smoothing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying a Starter Fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternatives to Seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJOHN DUNN, PHD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, where he taught and conducted research in turfgrass management and physiology. His research focus was on temperature stress physiology of turfgrasses. Within this general area, he directed his principal effort toward the study of cold hardiness of zoysiagrass and other warm season grasses.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKENNETH DIESBURG, PHD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the Department of Plant, Soil, and General Agriculture at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where he coordinates the Turfgrass Management Breeding and Research program.\u003c\/p\u003e  The essential resource for managing turfgrasses in the Transition Zone  \u003cp\u003eIn the Transition Zone, where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season, maintaining healthy, high-quality turfgrass requires year-round focus. Turfgrass managers must practice intensive maintenance of cool-season grasses or use warm-season grasses, which become dormant in the cool days of fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurf Management in the Transition Zone covers all the fundamental principles of maintaining turfgrass in this complex growing area. It helps turfgrass managers in transition areas develop a deeper understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe growth cycles of cool- and warm-season grasses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurfgrass physiology, nutrition, and soil science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultural practices, including mowing and irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement of climate-specific diseases and insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with more than 100 illustrations and tables,Turf Management in the Transition Zone offers expert advice for everyday turf-maintenance issues faced by golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, greenkeepers, lawn care specialists, and golf course architects and builders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990418637029,"sku":"NP9780471476092","price":106.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471476092.jpg?v=1761787749","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/turf-management-in-the-transition-zone-isbn-9780471476092","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}