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Salt-Affected Turfgrass Sites
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Part I: BASICS OF SALT-AFFECTED SOILS.

Scope and Causes.

Salt-Related Problems.

Classification and Characteristics.

Part II: SOIL AND WATER QUALITY TESTING FOR SALT-AFFECTED SITES.

Soil Tests and Interpretation.

Irrigation Water Quality Analysis and Interpretation.

Part III: MANAGEMENT OF SALT-AFFECTED SITES.

An Overview and Site Assessment.

Selection of Turfgrass and Landscape Plants.

Leaching of Salts and water Management.

Selection of Amendments.

Amendment Applications Guidelines and Methods.

Additional Cultural Practices.

Part IV: CASE STUDIES OF SALT-AFFECTED SITES.

Case Studies.

References.

Appendix.

Index.

About the Author

Dr. Robert N. Carrow is Professor of Turfgrass Physiology and Soil Stresses, Crop and Soil Sciences Department, University of Georgia, Griffin. Research emphasis is on turfgrasses as affected by environmental, traffic (wear and soil compaction), and edaphic (soil chemical and physical) stresses. (E-mail: rcarrow@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu).

Dr. Ron R. Duncan is Professor of Turfgrass Breeding (Paspalum, Tall Fescue) and Stress Physiology, Crop and Soil Sciences Department, University of Georgia, Griffin. Research emphasis on developing turfgrasses with enhanced tolerance to abiotic, edaphic, and biotic stresses, improved compatibility with the environment, and minimal requirements for maintenance. (E-mail: rduncan@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu).

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