Turfgrass

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.

Foreword xi Preface xiii Contributors xv 1 Origins of North American Turfgrasses 1 2 The Turfgrass Industry 37 3 Turfgrass Benefits and Issues 105 4 Turfgrass Extension and Outreach Programming 147 5 Synthetic Turf 179 6 Management of Turfgrass in Shade 219 7 Heat-Stress Physiology and Management 249 8 Low-Temperature Stress 279 9 Turfgrass Water Use and Physiology 319 10 Turfgrass Ecology 347 11 Turfgrass Root Zones: Management, Construction Methods, Amendment Characterization, and Use 383 12 Characterization, Development, and Management of Organic Matter in Turfgrass Systems 425 13 Nitrogen Research in Turfgrass 457 14 Potassium and Phosphorus Research in Turfgrass 493 15 Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrient Fertilization 521 16 Warm-Season Grasses: Biology and Breeding 543 17 Cool-Season Grasses: Biology and Breeding 591 18 Development of Native Grasses for Turf 661 19 Genetic and Genomic Approaches for Improving Turfgrass 683 20 Biology and Applications of Fungal Endophytes in Turfgrasses 713 21 Advances in Turfgrass Pathology since 1990 733 22 Turfgrass Weed Management 777 23 Turfgrass Insect Pests 809 24 Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, and Growth Regulators Used in Turfgrass Systems 891 25 Integrated Pest Management 933 26 Sustainable Turfgrass Management in an Increasingly Urbanized World 1007 27 Study and Management of Turfgrass Traffic Stress 1029 28 Irrigation Science and Technology 1075 29 Digital Image Analysis in Turfgrass Research 1133 30 The Evolution of Spectral Sensing and Advances in Precision Turfgrass Management 1151 31 Research Tools and Technologies for Turfgrass Establishment 1189 Index 1241