Turfgrass Biology, Use, and Management

• Corporate Authors: American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America
• Other Authors: Stier, John C. 1964- (John Clinton) (Editor), Horgan, Brian P. (Editor), Bonos, Stacy A. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Madison, WI American Society of Agronomy Soil Science Society of America Crop Science Society of America 2013; ©2013
• Series: gronomy 56
• Subjects: Turfgrasses; Turf management
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• Physical Description: xx, 1307 pages, [2] pages of plates illustrations (some color), maps 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780891186137; 0891186131
• ISSN: 0065-4663

Sustainability is a key framework for analyzing biological systems--and turfgrass is no exception. It is part of a complex that encompasses turfgrass interactions with different environments and the suitability of different turfgrasses for specific environments. In addition to its biological role, turfgrass--in the form of lawns, green spaces, and playing surfaces--brings beneficial sociological effects to an increasingly urbanized society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and issues in the field of turfgrass research and management, including the genetics and breeding, the diseases and pests, and the ecology of turfgrasses, and will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers.