ISSN:
1435-0653
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
-2 ) by a load transducer. Values were converted to kN m-2. The device was used to measure LBC of mature turfs of 'Texoka' buffalograss [Buchloë dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm.], 'Parade' Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), 'Kentucky 31' and 'Mustang' tall fescue (Festuca arunindacea Screb.), and 'Meyer' zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.). The LBC device successfully separated turfgrasses species and cultivars. Zoysiagrass and buffalograss had the highest and lowest LBC values for the species tested, 10.7 and 1.19 kN m-2, respectively. Intraspecific differences of tall fescues were successfully separated; Mustang at 3.28 kN m-2 had a greater LBC than Kentucky 31 at 2.27 kN m-2. More testing is needed to assess the ability of the LBC device to detect potential differences among cultural practice treatments, like mowing heights and nutritional rates, and screening turfgrass selections for stiffness and rigidity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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