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AN ON-SITE STUDY OF BENTGRASSES FOR QUALITY, SPEED, THATCH DEPTH AND ANNUAL BLUEGRASS INVASION
Article number
762_13
Pages
133 – 138
Language
English
Abstract
The industry trend to faster golf putting greens has led to recent development of high density creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris Huds.) cultivars that tolerate very close mowing.
These cultivars also claim a finer leaf texture and improved competitiveness with the invasive weed, annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.). In this multi-year on-site field study, newer cultivars showed superior quality, color, leaf texture, density and resistance to Poa invasion than older cultivars.
However, there were no significant differences among cultivars in ball roll speed (Stimpmeter readings) or thatch/mat depth.
These cultivars also claim a finer leaf texture and improved competitiveness with the invasive weed, annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.). In this multi-year on-site field study, newer cultivars showed superior quality, color, leaf texture, density and resistance to Poa invasion than older cultivars.
However, there were no significant differences among cultivars in ball roll speed (Stimpmeter readings) or thatch/mat depth.
Authors
M.A. Harivandi, W.B. Hagan, K.N. Morris
Keywords
golf green, Stimpmeter, Poa annua, Agrostis palustris
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