https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Sherratt.1&feedformat=atomPlantFacts - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T07:55:34ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.38.2https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Redthread&diff=10486Redthread2008-03-14T14:13:21Z<p>Sherratt.1: New page: Red Thread. A fungus disease genreally occuring in late winter, spring, and early summer during periods of rainfall and temperatures in the 60's to low 70's. Turfgrasses effected: Perenni...</p>
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<div>Red Thread. A fungus disease genreally occuring in late winter, spring, and early summer during periods of rainfall and temperatures in the 60's to low 70's. Turfgrasses effected: Perennial Ryegrass and Fine Fescue.</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Rebuilding&diff=10485Rebuilding2008-03-14T14:12:34Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Red Thread. A fungus disease genreally occuring in late winter, spring, and early summer during periods of rainfall and temperatures in the 60's to low 70's. Turfgrasses effected: Perennial Ryegrass and Fine Fescue.</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=IPM&diff=10483IPM2008-03-14T14:05:45Z<p>Sherratt.1: New page: Category:Glossary Category:Turf Category:Turf Insects Category:Sportsturf 1. Intergrated Pest Management. IPM is a pest control strategy that uses an array of complementa...</p>
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<div>[[Category:Glossary]] [[Category:Turf]] [[Category:Turf Insects]] [[Category:Sportsturf]]<br />
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1. Intergrated Pest Management. IPM is a pest control strategy that uses an array of complementary methods: natural predators and parasites, pest-resistant varieties, cultural practices, biological controls, various physical techniques, and the strategic use of pesticides . It is an ecological approach that can significantly reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides.</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Blanket&diff=9878Growth Blanket2007-07-24T17:08:17Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Glossary]] [[Category:Turf]] [[Category:SportsturfC1M5]]<br>Fabric cover used to enhance seedling germination & establishment and to extend the greening of turf into the fall and earlier in the spring<br><br />
http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Maintenance/cover300.jpg<br>Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Blanket&diff=9877Growth Blanket2007-07-24T17:04:34Z<p>Sherratt.1: New page: http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Maintenance/cover300.jpg</p>
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<div>http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Maintenance/cover300.jpg</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Flat_sloped_field&diff=9873Flat sloped field2007-07-24T16:08:02Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A flat sports field that slopes to one side or to one end. See also [[Crowned field]] and [[Level field]].<br>http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/FlatSloped.sized.jpg<br>Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Artificial_turf&diff=9871Artificial turf2007-07-24T15:51:41Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. [[Synthetic]] turf made from either tufted, knitted, or woven [[polypropylene fibers]].<br><br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/Carpet300.sized.jpg<br><br />
a cross section of some common artificial turf, backfilled with crumb rubber<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Installed_drain_system&diff=9870Installed drain system2007-07-24T15:48:20Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A system of [[pipe drain]]s or [[strip drain]]s designed to collect and remove water from the surface or the [[soil profile]].<br>http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/InternalPipe.sized.jpg<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Strip_drain&diff=9869Strip drain2007-07-24T15:39:26Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Polyethylene structures or pipes several inches wide and 4" to 6" deep, laid in shallow trenches to remove surface water.<br><br><br />
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http://www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf/data/articlestandard/athleticturf/382004/122611/Howland-5_200p.jpg<br><br />
Strip drain, used to remove surface water from an athletic field<br><br />
Source: AthleticTurf.net<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Trackside_sand_drain&diff=9868Trackside sand drain2007-07-24T15:36:05Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A [[pipe drain]] installed along the inner circumference of a running track to drain both the track surface and the enclosed field area; perforated pipe is laid in a trench and covered with gravel, then the trench is filled to the surface with 4" to 6" of coarse sand. A more recent and more durable solution is to install drainage trenches and cap off with a grid (see below)<br><br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/interceptor300.sized.jpg<br><br />
Sideline drainage, installed between the athletic field and the track<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Trackside_sand_drain&diff=9867Trackside sand drain2007-07-24T15:35:54Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A [[pipe drain]] installed along the inner circumference of a running track to drain both the track surface and the enclosed field area; perforated pipe is laid in a trench and covered with gravel, then the trench is filled to the surface with 4" to 6" of coarse sand. A more recnt and more durable solution is to install drainage trenches and cap off with a grid (see below)<br><br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/interceptor300.sized.jpg<br><br />
Sideline drainage, installed between the athletic field and the track<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Trackside_sand_drain&diff=9866Trackside sand drain2007-07-24T15:35:29Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A [[pipe drain]] installed along the inner circumference of a running track to drain both the track surface and the enclosed field area; perforated pipe is laid in a trench and covered with gravel, then the trench is filled to the surface with 4" to 6" of coarse sand. A more recnt and more durable solution is to install drainage trenches and cap off with a grid<br><br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/interceptor300.sized.jpg<br><br />
Sideline drainage, installed between the athletic field and the track<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Perched_water_table&diff=9857Perched water table2007-07-24T15:14:51Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Layered soil conditions which retard the movement of water downward through the soil.<br><br />
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http://www.teagasc.ie/research/reports/horticulture/4081/4081fig01.gif<br><br />
This illustration shows a perched water table on a USGA green<br><br />
Source: The Irish Agriculture & Food Development Authority<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Grade&diff=9845Grade2007-07-24T15:02:46Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A slope of gradual incline, or to achieve such a slope by use of earthmoving equipment.<br>http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/Grading.sized.jpg<br><br />
Picture: grading the sand at Ohio Stadium<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Crowning&diff=9843Crowning2007-07-24T14:55:42Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Building a field so the center portion is elevated. See also [[Crown]].<br><br><br />
http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/Crown300.sized.jpg<br><br />
The picture shows the crown on a football field<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Crowning&diff=9842Crowning2007-07-24T14:55:23Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Building a field so the center portion is elevated. See also [[Crown]].<br><br><br />
http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Construction/Crown300.sized.jpg<br><br />
The diagram shows the crown on a football field<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Syringing&diff=9840Syringing2007-07-24T14:47:22Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Light sprinkling of water on turf usually done during the hot part of the day to prevent [[wilt]]ing. Only enough water is applied to wet the leaves or new seeded areas. <br><br><br />
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http://www.golfdom.com/golfdom/data/articlestandard/golfdom/232003/59251/syringe_200p.jpg<br><br><br />
The image shows watering at the brightest part of the day.<br><br />
Source: http://www.golfdom.com/golfdom/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=59251<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Dormant&diff=9839Dormant2007-07-24T14:44:07Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Resting, or non-[[vegetative]] state.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Grasses/Dormant300.sized.jpg<br><br />
Dormant Kentucky bluegrass turf<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Soil_stability&diff=9837Soil stability2007-07-24T14:39:07Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The ability of soil to deal with [[mechanical stresses]] and moisture without losing its [[soil structure]] and turning into mud.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/drainage.jpg<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Physical_soil_analysis&diff=9834Physical soil analysis2007-07-24T14:30:09Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The process of determining the percentages of sand, soil and [[organic matter]] required for the best physical arrangement of soil separates for a mixture suitable for [[putting green]] top mix or athletic field. See also [[Chemical soil analysis]] and [[Mechanical soil analysis]].<br><br><br />
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http://mams.rmit.edu.au/2hvnatxmowl5.jpg<br><br><br />
This is a man taking a soil sample. He will take this sample back to a lab and determine the physical soil analysis.<br><br />
Source: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Our%20Organisation%2FFaculties%2FApplied%20Science%2FSchools%20and%20Departments%2FApplied%20Chemistry%2FAcademic%20Programs%2F;ID=7k24gfisfe3g1;STATUS=A<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Hashmarks&diff=9833Hashmarks2007-07-24T14:29:08Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The short lines on a football field, perpendicular to the five-[[yardlines]], which divide the field lengthwise into three sections.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Presentation/5xydxstripesxfootball.sized.jpg<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf/Tony Leonard<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Hashmarks&diff=9832Hashmarks2007-07-24T14:28:32Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The short lines on a football field, perpendicular to the five-[[yardlines]], which divide the field lengthwise into three sections.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Presentation/5xydxstripesxfootball.sized.jpg<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Native_soil&diff=9831Native soil2007-07-24T14:26:35Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Unamended soil of the type normally found in a specified area.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/Native300.sized.jpg<br><br />
Native, unamended soil. In this case, a silt clay loam.<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Micropores&diff=9830Micropores2007-07-24T14:21:22Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Small pores that retain water and do not drain freely by gravity.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/Pores300.sized.jpg<BR><br />
Micropores are much smaller than macropores and hold more water.<BR><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<BR></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Sand_particle_stability&diff=9829Sand particle stability2007-07-24T14:16:12Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/sand300.sized.jpg<br><br />
1. The relative resistance of sand to weathering or fracturing.<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Particle_size_distribution&diff=9828Particle size distribution2007-07-24T14:13:46Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. In a soil or sand sample, the range and variety of particle sizes.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/sand1.sized.jpg<br><br />
Particle sizes of 2 sands: the bottom sand has a wider size distribution than the top sand.<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf. McCoy.<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Infiltrate&diff=9827Infiltrate2007-07-24T14:08:41Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. To filter into; the [[penetration]] of water through soils.<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/Infiltrate.sized.jpg<br><br />
A sample of infiltration rates for sand, loam and clay soils.<br><br />
Source: Washington State Uni., 1959<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Bridging&diff=9826Bridging2007-07-24T14:05:01Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The mixing of soil particles in such a way that spaces are created between the particles to allow the passage of air, water and [[nutrients]].<br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SportsTurf_Soils/Bridging300.sized.jpg<br><br><br />
Example of a tool that aids in bridging soil.<br><br />
Source: Ohio State Turf<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Fines&diff=9825Fines2007-07-24T13:57:53Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/soil/images/particle_sizes1.gif<br><br />
1. Microscopic particles of sand, silt, and clay small enough to pass through a 100 sieve screen.<br><br><br />
Source: School.discovery.com</div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Organic_soil&diff=9823Organic soil2007-07-24T13:55:02Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A general term used in reference to any soil the solid part of which is at least 20% [[organic matter]].<br><br><br />
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http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/orders/images/histosol.jpg<br><br />
This is an example of [[organic]] soil materials.<br><br />
Source: USDA.gov<br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Subsoil&diff=9570Subsoil2007-07-12T19:22:44Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. That part of the [[soil profile]] below plow depth. Usually considered unsatisfactory for plant growth.<br><br><br />
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http://www.wm.edu/wmcar/Danvilledig/feasexpbig.jpg<br><br><br />
This photo shows the subsoil.<br><br />
Source: http://www.wm.edu/wmcar/Danvilledig/large%20gradall.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Soil_porosity&diff=9569Soil porosity2007-07-12T19:22:03Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The degree to which the soil mass is permeated with pores or cavities. <br><br />
2. The characteristic of having air-filled spaces between the particles of soil, expressed as a percentage of the volume of soil not occupied by solid particles.<br><br><br />
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http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module06/images/pores_000.JPG<br><br><br />
Drawing of soil porosity.<br><br />
Source: http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module06/Porosity.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Soil_modification&diff=9568Soil modification2007-07-12T19:21:35Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Alteration of soil characteristics by adding soil [[amendment]]s such as sand, [[peat]], etc.; commonly used to improve physical conditions.<br><br><br />
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http://www.jhbecker.com/images/modification2.jpg<br><br><br />
A machine that is adding [[lime]] to the soil and mixing it in at the same time.<br><br />
Source: http://www.jhbecker.com/modification.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Rootzone&diff=9567Rootzone2007-07-12T19:20:56Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The layer of soil in which the [[root]]s of the [[turfgrass]] plants are found, and from which they must draw air, water and [[nutrients]].<br><br><br />
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http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/glossary/agriart/srz.gif<br><br><br />
Image displaying the rootzone in soil.<br><br />
Source: http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/glossary/srz.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Pore_space&diff=9566Pore space2007-07-12T19:20:19Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. That space between solid soil particles or [[aggregate]]s that is normally filled with water, air, or grass [[root]]s.<br><br><br />
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http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/lawn/images/pspace1.gif<br><br><br />
Shows pore space filled with water and [[macropores]].<br><br />
Source: http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/lawn/src/soils.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Physical_soil_analysis&diff=9565Physical soil analysis2007-07-12T19:19:48Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The process of determining the percentages of sand, soil and [[organic matter]] required for the best physical arrangement of soil separates for a mixture suitable for [[putting green]] top mix. See also [[Chemical soil analysis]] and [[Mechanical soil analysis]].<br><br><br />
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http://mams.rmit.edu.au/2hvnatxmowl5.jpg<br><br><br />
This is a man taking a soil sample. He will take this sample back to a lab and determine the physical soil analysis.<br><br />
Source: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Our%20Organisation%2FFaculties%2FApplied%20Science%2FSchools%20and%20Departments%2FApplied%20Chemistry%2FAcademic%20Programs%2F;ID=7k24gfisfe3g1;STATUS=A<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Organic_matter&diff=9564Organic matter2007-07-12T19:19:10Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Matter derived from plant or animal sources. Often added to [[topdressing]] soil mixtures to give added water holding capacity and exchange capacity to the soil.<br><br><br />
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http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/newspaper/graphics/organic-matter.jpg<br><br><br />
[[Organic]] matter to the soil to improve [[drainage]] and [[soil structure]].<br><br />
Source: http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/specialty/feb28igard04.html<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Native_soil&diff=9563Native soil2007-07-12T19:18:40Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Unamended soil of the type normally found in a specified area.<br><br><br />
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http://www.dof.virginia.gov/urban/images/hole.jpg<br><br><br />
The light brown area outside of the root ball area is backfilled with native, unamended soil.<br><br />
Source: http://www.dof.virginia.gov/mgt/tree-selection-location.shtml<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Micropores&diff=9562Micropores2007-07-12T19:18:06Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Small pores that retain water and do not drain freely by gravity.<br><br><br />
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http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/soil205-90/micro&macro.gif<BR><BR><br />
Water being held in the micropores.<BR><br />
Source: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu<BR><BR></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Macropores&diff=9561Macropores2007-07-12T19:17:26Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Large pore sizes in soils that drain freely by gravity.<br><br><br />
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http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/soilfert/eb64-3.gif<br><br><br />
This image shows how water flows through macropores.<br><br />
Source: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/soilfert/eb64w.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Aggregate&diff=9560Aggregate2007-07-12T19:14:48Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. [[Soil structure]]s made up of many soil particles held in a single mass, or mineral material of uniform fine size used in construction projects.<br><br />
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http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/schools/activities/swi/swi-5.gif<br><br><br />
This picture shows a soil aggregate which includes sand, silt, and clay particles held together with [[organic matter]] in a larger unit.<br><br />
Source: http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/schools/activities/swi/swi-03.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Particle_size_distribution&diff=9559Particle size distribution2007-07-12T19:14:19Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. In a soil or sand sample, the range and variety of particle sizes.<br><br><br />
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http://peer.berkeley.edu/nisqually/geotech/liquefaction/distribution/wp_173.gif<br><br><br />
Particle size analysis graph.<br><br />
Source: http://peer.berkeley.edu<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Topdressing&diff=9558Topdressing2007-07-12T19:13:18Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A prepared mixture of soil (preferably [[sterilize]]d) usually containing silt, clay, sand and [[organic matter]] to a desired specification. It also may contain physical conditioning materials, [[nutrients]], and [[pesticide]]s which are spread over [[turfgrass]] areas for the purpose of improving the surface, adding to the nutrient supplying ability of the soil, or applying pesticides. Used for leveling, smoothing, covering [[stolon]]s or sprigs in [[vegetative planting]], as an aid in controlling [[thatch]] and in maintaining biological balance.<br><br><br />
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http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SK_Notes/topdressing.sized.jpg<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Infiltrate&diff=9557Infiltrate2007-07-12T19:12:30Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. To filter into; the [[penetration]] of water through soils.<br><br><br />
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http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/pictures/wcinfiltration.jpg<br><br><br />
A sample of infiltration.<br><br />
Source: http://efhss.com<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Hydraulic_conductivity&diff=9556Hydraulic conductivity2007-07-12T19:11:52Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Water [[permeability]].<br><br><br />
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http://soils.usda.gov/technical/technotes/note6fig2.jpg<br><br><br />
The process of Hydraulic conductivity.<br><br />
Source: http://soils.usda.gov<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Soil_structure&diff=9555Soil structure2007-07-12T19:09:50Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. A property of soils which depends upon the arrangement of soil particles. The soil fractions made up of small particles form [[aggregates]] which may or may not behave as more or less discrete bodies.<br><br><br />
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http://piru.alexandria.ucsb.edu/~geog3/lab_images/soils2.jpg<br><br><br />
Make up of soil featuring the different types and the overall structure.<br><br />
Source: http://piru.alexandria.ucsb.edu<br><br><br />
http://www.unc.edu/courses/2005ss2/geog/010/001/Soil%20Formation/soil%20structure.jpg<br><br><br />
This example shows the different types of soil structures.<br><br />
Source: http://www.unc.edu/courses/2005ss2/geog/010/001/Soil%20Formation/Soil%20Formation.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Soil_texture&diff=9554Soil texture2007-07-12T19:09:12Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. The relative proportions of the various soil separates in a soil. The coarseness or fineness of the soil.<br><br><br />
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http://www.geog.plym.ac.uk/labskills/Images/Texture2.jpg<br><br><br />
A sample of soil textures.<br><br />
Source: http://www.geog.plym.ac.uk/labskills/textpg2.htm<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Anaerobic&diff=9553Anaerobic2007-07-12T19:08:24Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Able to live and grow where there is no air. Grasses cannot grow in anaerobic soil conditions. <br><br><br />
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http://www.wilsonnc.org/Departments/PublicServices/WasteWaterTreatment/images/slide0028_image024.jpg<br><br><br />
Anaerobic digesters are used to reduce [[organic]] materials into usable biosolids. <br><br />
Source: http://www.wilsonnc.org/Departments/PublicServices/WasteWaterTreatment/biosolids.asp<br><br></div>Sherratt.1https://plantfacts.osu.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Aerate&diff=9552Aerate2007-07-12T19:06:21Z<p>Sherratt.1: </p>
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1. Process of [[coring]]; used synonymously with aerify.<br><br><br />
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http://www.topspray.com/Portals/0/0__aerate.jpg<br><br><br />
Cross section of [[soil profile]] with core [[aeration]].<br><br />
Source: http://www.topspray.com/Default.aspx?tabid=79<br><br><br />
http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SK_Notes/coring.sized.jpg<br><br />
Toro core cultivator for greens and fairways.<br><br />
Source: http://hcs.osu.edu/gallery/<br><br></div>Sherratt.1