Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology: Advanced Management Principles by Gregory Bell

Description: Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology by Gregory Bell Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. A range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions are discussed, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors. Back Cover In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plant need. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs and explain why these techniques work. With a comprehensive background in photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration, Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology discusses the wide range of practices and methods used to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, ranging from light, shade and water treatments to understanding and prescribing plant nutrition. The text provides the important decision-making tools necessary for turfgrass improvement based on changing environmental conditions. Presenting a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles this book will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors. Author Biography Dr. Greg Bell is the Wayne and Jean Huffine Endowed Professor of Turfgrass Science at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. After many years as an industrial supervisor and business owner, Dr. Bell returned to school at the Ohio State University to finish a B.S. in Turfgrass Management, followed by a Masters and Ph.D. in Agronomy with specialty in turfgrass science. Greg has published a number of scientific papers, book chapters, and trade journal articles in turfgrass science, and was part of a research team that was awarded the United States Department of Agriculture Secretarys Honor Award in 2002. He was named the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Advisor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University in 2001 and was awarded the Faculty Phoenix Award dedicated to the outstanding graduate student advisor of the year at Oklahoma State University in 2003. Dr. Bell teaches classes in Introductory Turfgrass Management, Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology, and Personnel and Financial Management in Horticulture. Table of Contents 1: Diagnosing Plant Need 2: Managing Plant stress 3: Encouraging photosynthesis 4: Carbohydrate Assimilation 5: Why C3 and C4 grasses require different management 6: Management practices and plant physiology 7: The importance of light and managing shade 8: Adjusting nutrition to the environment 9: Managing water and water stress 10: Adjusting for temperature stress 11: Soil and sand 12: The ecology of turfgrass management 13: Managing competition among plant species 14: Managing competition among turf and its pests 15: Making the right decisions Review Text With a "highly informative but relaxed writing style... each chapter provides a well-structured learning module". Journal of Experimental Agriculture, Vol. 47 (4), 2011 Description for Reader Upper level undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals within the turfgrass industry. Details ISBN1845936485 Publisher CABI Publishing Year 2011 ISBN-10 1845936485 ISBN-13 9781845936488 Format Paperback Imprint CABI Publishing Subtitle Advanced Management Principles Place of Publication Wallingford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 71 ilustrations Media Book DEWEY 635.9642 Pages 248 Short Title TURFGRASS PHYSIOLOGY & ECOLOGY Series Modular Texts Language English UK Release Date 2011-01-10 Publication Date 2011-01-10 AU Release Date 2011-01-10 NZ Release Date 2011-01-10 Author Gregory Bell Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161849024;

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