| Beard's Turfgrass Encyclopedia for Golf Courses, Grounds, Lawns, Sports Fields Contributor(s): Beard, James B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0870137042 ISBN-13: 9780870137044 Publisher: Michigan State University Press OUR PRICE: $166.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2004 Annotation: Beard's Turfgrass Encyclopedia is the latest body of work from internationally renowned turfgrass agronomist James Beard. Containing the complete A-to-Z of turfgrass, this quintessential tome encompasses both cultural practice from across a broad range of uses (such as golf courses, lawns, parks, roadsides, and sports fields), as well as the scientific aspects of turfgrasses and their culture (as used by educators, researchers, and scholars). The format provides a comprehensive reference in diagnosing and solving practical problems in the "real world" The range of subjects addressed include the spectrum of grass species and cultivars, ecology, physiology, soils, microenvironments, cultural practices, entomology, pathology, pest management, and equipment. Beard's Turfgrass Encyclopedia is applicable worldwide. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Lawns - Gardening | Flowers - General - Business & Economics | Industries - Agribusiness |
| Dewey: 635.964 |
| LCCN: 2004015268 |
| Physical Information: 1.44" H x 8.92" W x 11.44" (3.29 lbs) 513 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Beard s Turfgrass Encyclopedia" is the latest body of work from internationally renowned turfgrass agronomist James B Beard. Containing the complete A-to-Z of turfgrass, this quintessential tome encompasses both cultural practice from across a broad range of uses (such as golf courses, lawns, parks, roadsides, and sports fields), as well as the scientific aspects of turfgrasses and their culture (as used by educators, researchers, and scholars). The format provides a comprehensive reference in diagnosing and solving practical problems in the "real world." The range of subjects includes the spectrum of grass species and cultivars, ecology, physiology, soils, microenvironments, cultural practices, entomology, pathology, pest management, and equipment. "Beard s Turfgrass Encyclopedia" is applicable worldwide." |