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International Turf Management

English · Hardback

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Zusatztext 'This is a remarkably comprehensive book covering every aspect of turf management which will be invaluable to professionals looking to increase their knowledge. A must for every turf manager and educational establishment training in landscaping! groundsmanship or greenkeeping.A wealth of material anf research from a wide variety of disciplines in the turfgrass industry and likely to become a much sought-after reference book in years to come'.Mike Beardall! Editor of The Groundsman! Official Journal of The Institute of Groundsmanship Informationen zum Autor David Aldous Klappentext Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. This title covers the aspects of turf management and in particular: the selection and establishment of grass varieties; soils! irrigation and drainage; performance testing and playing qualities; and issues relating to specific playing surfaces. Zusammenfassung Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. This title covers the aspects of turf management and in particular: the selection and establishment of grass varieties; soils, irrigation and drainage; performance testing and playing qualities; and issues relating to specific playing surfaces. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction! identification and selection! growth physiology and ecology! design and construction! establishment and revegetation! soils and related problems! nutrition and fertilizers! machinery and equipment.! plant health and protection! workplace orientation and communication! health and safety! business and finance! contracts and specifications! playing quality and performance testing! workplace calculations! formulae and calibration! Surface Standards Development: Golf courses! bowling greens! sportsfield and arena management! racetrack management! cricket wicket management

Product details

Authors Aldous, D. E. Aldous, David Aldous
Publisher ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 01.01.2008
 
EAN 9780750689540
ISBN 978-0-7506-8954-0
No. of pages 348
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering

Business & Economics / General, Economics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, International business

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