Turfgrass And Landscape Irrigation Water Quality

Author : Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan,Michael T. Huck
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420081947

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Turfgrass and Landscape Irrigation Water Quality by Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan,Michael T. Huck Pdf

With the increased use of alternative irrigation water sources on turfgrass and landscape sites, their management is becoming more complex and whole ecosystems-oriented. Yet few turfgrass managers have received formal training in the intricacies of irrigation water. Turfgrass and Landscape Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment and Management provides a comprehensive, science-based review of irrigation water quality. The book examines field problems in a logical manner, provides clear scientific explanations, and offers detailed practical information for resolving each specific problem in an environmentally sustainable manner. Divided into four parts, the book begins with an overview of the assessment of irrigation water. It discusses factors that affect the quality of water, assists readers in understanding irrigation water quality tests, and examines field monitoring. The second part focuses on explaining scientific irrigation water quality situations or challenges associated with various water sources, including saline, seawater, and reclaimed irrigation water, as well as stormwater reuse. The next section explores management options for site-specific problems. The authors discuss irrigation system design when confronted with poor quality water, salt leaching, water acidification, and turfgrass nutritional considerations, and discusses lake, pond, and stream management and other water issues. Lastly, the text addresses potential environmental concerns related to irrigation water sources on the watershed/landscape level. The book contains several case studies which further clarify the material and provides a comprehensive appendix list of landscape plants and their relative salinity tolerances. The diversity and nature of various water quality related challenges are quite daunting, even for the most seasoned professional. This volume provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of water quality that is certain to lead to science-based management decisions that are environmentally friendly and sustainable for years to come.

Author : Valentina Lazarova,Akica Bahri
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203499405

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Water Reuse for Irrigation by Valentina Lazarova,Akica Bahri Pdf

This compilation provides guidelines that facilitate the successful planning and operation of water reuse projects. Offering the information, analysis and proven experience for agricultural and landscape irrigation, it bridges the gap between fundamental science and relatively uncharted areas of economic, institutional and liability issues. It delivers a synthesis of information recently emerging in both science and in the practice of irrigation with reclaimed water. The book compiles guidelines, recommendations and codes of best practices from around the world for all types of recycled water uses, and it examines recent concerns about adverse effects on plants, groundwater and public health.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781601071897

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Interpreting Turfgrass Irrigation Water Test Results by Anonim Pdf

Water analysis by a commercial laboratory provides data on many parameters, some of which are of little significance for turfgrass irrigation. Learn which parameters are the most important for turfgrass management.

Author : Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439814741

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Best Management Practices for Saline and Sodic Turfgrass Soils by Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan Pdf

The complex issues involved in the management of saline and sodic turfgrass soils are enough to perplex even the most experienced site manager — there is no "silver bullet" amendment, treatment, or grass for salinity management. Best Management Practices for Saline and Sodic Turfgrass Soils: Assessment and Reclamation presents comprehensive scientific principles and detailed, practical management and assessment recommendations for turfgrass and landscape sites. The authors use the Best Management Practices (BMPs) concept, considered the gold-standard management approach for any individual environmental issue, since it is a whole ecosystem (holistic), science-based salinity management approach that allows all possible management options to be considered and implemented on a site-specific basis. They identify BMP strategies, including irrigation system design; irrigation scheduling and salinity leaching; chemical, physical, and biological amendments; cultivation; topdressing; soil modification; sand-capping; surface and subsurface drainage options; nutritional practices; additional cultural practices; and ongoing monitoring. The book presents emerging challenges, technology, and concepts that address integration of salinity management into comprehensive site environmental or sustainable management systems, use of halophytic turfgrasses for non-traditional purposes, integration of geospatial and geostatistical concepts and technology, and integration of new sensor technology into daily management paradigms. Outlining a holistic BMP approach, the book incorporates scientific principles and practical management recommendations and details specific salinity challenges and the logic behind each BMP strategy for salinity management, with an emphasis on actual field problems. The book is formatted for flexible use, with stand-alone chapters that include outlines for quick review of a topic for those requiring only a basic understanding as well as in-depth discussions of the science and practical aspects for those seeking a more rigorous treatment. It supplies a single source for all the information required to identify and manage diverse types of salinity stresses.

Author : R. N. Carrow,R. R. Duncan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1575040913

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Salt-Affected Turfgrass Sites by R. N. Carrow,R. R. Duncan Pdf

Salt-Affected Turfgrass Sites: Assessment and Management will help you identify and pinpoint salinity problems, and give you tools to implement effective management strategies.

Author : Stephen T. Cockerham,Bernd Leinauer
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781601076632

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Turfgrass Water Conservation by Stephen T. Cockerham,Bernd Leinauer Pdf

Water is an increasingly valuable and limited resource, often perceived as being wasted on turfgrass. This much-anticipated second edition brings clear, current, science-based information on turfgrass management and water conservation to turf managers and researchers alike. Inside you’ll find a look at the current understanding of water use as well as new technologies being researched to reduce water use by turfgrass. Attention is paid to water quality and turfgrass as a key part of the urban environment, how integrating turfgrass with other landscape uses of water can be part of a conservation plan, and how various water qualities, including reclaimed water, can be part of a management plan. Chapters also cover •advances in drought, heat, and salinity stress tolerance •the role of water in modified root zone media and native soils •water management technologies •considerations for construction and management of urban green spaces including parks and golf courses •water depletion, pesticide and nutrient runoff A chapter summarizing the practical application of the science in each chapter rounds out the text, presenting the information in an immediately useable format. Includes 10 tables and figures, 20 color photos, a U.S. customary to metric conversion table, and an 8-page glossary.

Author : Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420006487

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Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology by Mohammad Pessarakli Pdf

A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals for better quality, hardier grasses. The mounting collection of research into new species, modern cultivars, and stress tolerant genotypes requires a high-quality, accessible resource. Filling a long-empty niche by compiling the most complete, up-to-date collection of contributions from internationally known specialists, Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology is the only single source reference that covers every aspect of turfgrass maintenance and cultivation. Divided into several sections, this all-inclusive volume begins with an introductory chapter on turf related issues. The second section reveals detailed accounts of turfgrass growth, management, and cultural practices such as carbon metabolism and overseeding. Subsequent sections cover sports turf management and growth regulating factors, as well as breeding, genetics, and biotechnology. The text highlights research in turfgrass pathology and disease including nutritional disorders, rapid blight, and fungal diseases. The book reviews several methods of pest control using herbicides, as well as biological, and microbial control agents. It provides extensive information on the physiological responses of turfgrass to acidic soil, salinized water, temperature, light, depleted oxygen, reactive nitrogen use, and other environmental stressors. The final section looks at future and potential grasses requiring minimal maintenance and management. Offering hundreds of figures and tables, thousands of references, and an extensive index, Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology is the definitive reference to the dynamic and growing world of turfgrass.

Author : Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439814758

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Best Management Practices for Saline and Sodic Turfgrass Soils by Robert N. Carrow,Ronny R. Duncan Pdf

The complex issues involved in the management of saline and sodic turfgrass soils are enough to perplex even the most experienced site manager — there is no "silver bullet" amendment, treatment, or grass for salinity management. Best Management Practices for Saline and Sodic Turfgrass Soils: Assessment and Reclamation presents comprehensive scientific principles and detailed, practical management and assessment recommendations for turfgrass and landscape sites. The authors use the Best Management Practices (BMPs) concept, considered the gold-standard management approach for any individual environmental issue, since it is a whole ecosystem (holistic), science-based salinity management approach that allows all possible management options to be considered and implemented on a site-specific basis. They identify BMP strategies, including irrigation system design; irrigation scheduling and salinity leaching; chemical, physical, and biological amendments; cultivation; topdressing; soil modification; sand-capping; surface and subsurface drainage options; nutritional practices; additional cultural practices; and ongoing monitoring. The book presents emerging challenges, technology, and concepts that address integration of salinity management into comprehensive site environmental or sustainable management systems, use of halophytic turfgrasses for non-traditional purposes, integration of geospatial and geostatistical concepts and technology, and integration of new sensor technology into daily management paradigms. Outlining a holistic BMP approach, the book incorporates scientific principles and practical management recommendations and details specific salinity challenges and the logic behind each BMP strategy for salinity management, with an emphasis on actual field problems. The book is formatted for flexible use, with stand-alone chapters that include outlines for quick review of a topic for those requiring only a basic understanding as well as in-depth discussions of the science and practical aspects for those seeking a more rigorous treatment. It supplies a single source for all the information required to identify and manage diverse types of salinity stresses.

Author : John C. Stier,Brian P. Horgan,Stacy A. Bonos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1344 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891186137

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Turfgrass by John C. Stier,Brian P. Horgan,Stacy A. Bonos Pdf

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.

Author : Valentina Lazarova,Akica Bahri
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0203499409

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Water Reuse for Irrigation by Valentina Lazarova,Akica Bahri Pdf

This compilation provides guidelines that facilitate the successful planning and operation of water reuse projects. Offering the information, analysis and proven experience for agricultural and landscape irrigation, it bridges the gap between fundamental science and relatively uncharted areas of economic, institutional and liability issues. It delivers a synthesis of information recently emerging in both science and in the practice of irrigation with reclaimed water. The book compiles guidelines, recommendations and codes of best practices from around the world for all types of recycled water uses, and it examines recent concerns about adverse effects on plants, groundwater and public health.

Author : James B Beard
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Computers
ISBN : WISC:89050697911

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Turfgrass: Science and Culture by James B Beard Pdf

A classic and best-selling text for sod and turfgrass courses covering lawnkeeping and athletic groundskeeping.

Author : Geoff Connellan
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643106895

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Water Use Efficiency for Irrigated Turf and Landscape by Geoff Connellan Pdf

Achieving high water use efficiency in maintaining turf, trees and landscape areas is a core responsibility of open space managers. Water Use Efficiency for Irrigated Turf and Landscape provides a logical and scientifically sound approach to irrigation in urban areas in Australia. It is based on green space delivering defined outcomes using the principles of water sensitive urban design and irrigation efficiency. The book covers all stages of the water pathway – from the source to delivery into the plant root zone. Major topics include system planning, estimating water demand, water quality, irrigation systems, soil management and irrigation performance evaluation. Clearly presented explanations are included, as well as line drawings and worked examples, and a plant water use database covering more than 250 plant species. A Water Management Planning template is included to guide water managers and operators through a process that will deliver a sound plan to achieve sustainable turf, urban trees and landscapes. Best Management Practice Irrigation principles are outlined and their implementation in open space turf and landscape situations is explained. The benefits and limitations of the various methods of delivering water to plants are covered, together with case studies and guidelines for specific horticultural situations. Methodologies to evaluate irrigated sites are included along with recommended benchmark values. The book presents the latest irrigation technology, including developments in water application, control technology and environmental sensors such as weather stations, soil moisture sensors and rain sensors.

Author : Sadık Dincer,Fatıma Masume Uslu,Esra Sündüz Yiğittekin,Hatice Aysun Merci̇mek Takci,Melis Sumengen Ozdenefe
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781839690099

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Water Quality by Sadık Dincer,Fatıma Masume Uslu,Esra Sündüz Yiğittekin,Hatice Aysun Merci̇mek Takci,Melis Sumengen Ozdenefe Pdf

Water quality is a major concern worldwide. With the increasing population and rapid industrialization, water quality is suffering. Water quality instruction in many colleges and universities tends to focus on the chemical, biological, and physical quality of water, quality management of marine and freshwater ecosystems, treatment strategies for water bodies for urban and domestic use, waterborne infectious diseases, and indicator bacteria of pollution. This book presents a comprehensive overview of water quality along with a series of solutions and recommendations detailing global treatment strategies for water pollution. It is a useful resource for students at all levels as well as researchers and industry experts in the domains of fisheries, forestry, geology, nutrition, and agriculture.

Author : Ann Marie VanDerZanden,Thomas W. Cook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0470880422

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Sustainable Landscape Management by Ann Marie VanDerZanden,Thomas W. Cook Pdf

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LANDSCAPES A must-have guide for anyone working with landscapes, Sustainable Landscape Management eases the transition of the landscape industry into a new era of green consciousness. Filled with examples that illustrate best practices, the book provides a practical framework for the development of sustainable management strategies from design to execution and, eventually, to maintenance in an effort to construct landscapes that function more efficiently and minimize the impact on the environment. Sustainable Landscape Management includes: An overview of sustainable design and construction techniques as the basis for the maintenance and management of constructed landscapes Coverage of ecosystem development, managing landscape beds, managing trees and shrubs, and lawn care An entire chapter devoted to issues associated with the use of chemicals in landscape management Guidance on retrofitting existing landscapes for sustainability Reshaping the landscape takes on more significance as society embraces a new value system for advancing environmentally friendly ideals. By following the management principles laid out in this book, readers will learn the key elements for building landscapes that integrate beauty and function to create a sustainable presence that extends well into the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental monitoring
ISBN : UCR:31210026474856

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National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Urban Areas by Anonim Pdf