Turfgrass Identification
Date
2010
Authors
Lyons, Eric
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Publisher
Sports Turf Canada
Abstract
Almost every introductory turfgrass management course emphasizes the importance of proper turfgrass identification. Although emphasized, too often the reasons “why” are not explicitly stated. Most end users will likely say that there is one type of grass with the remainder of the vegetation being weeds on any given athletic field. Turfgrass professionals, however, know this is not the case. This article discusses the significance of being able to identify the different species of turfgrasses that are found on athletic fields and parks.
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Keywords
Guelph Turfgrass Institute, Sports Turf Manager, Sports Turf Canada, Turfgrass identification, Overseeding, Perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Boat-shaped tip, leaf blade, Veins, Mid-rib, Athletic fields, Parks, 2010, Lolium perenne, Poa pratensis
Citation
Lyons, Eric. 2010. Turfgrass Identification. Sports Turf Manager [STA]. Spring. 23(1): p. 21-23.