Overview
Turfgrass Science and Management, fourth edition,is a comprehensive look at the turfgrass industry. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry, dealing with subjects from soils and business management practices, through drainage technology. Also included are the use of water, fertilization, pest control, and mowing techniques. Golf course management and career trends have also been included to this updated edition.
Synopsis
When purchased, the Lab Manual CD-ROM gives the instructor the license to unlimited use of all of the lab material provided and the ability to provide copies to all of their students for one low price. It encompasses all information from the Lab Manual and the Lab Manual Instructor's Guide as .pdf files. This new resource allows instructor's to print as many copies of whichever exercises they need for as long as they use the book.
Booknews
For people presently working as turfgrass managers and for students going into that field or a related one such as equipment manufacturing or seed production, Emmons (plant science, State U. of New York- Cobleskill) discusses the establishment and maintenance practices used by success managers, and the relevant scientific theory and practical management skills. He notes no dates for the earlier edition, but here revises information on grasses for warm and cool seasons, integrated pest management, and managing golf courses. He also includes a new appendix of Web sites. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)