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1. Temporary foot impressions left on a turf because the flaccid leaves of grass plants suffering [[wilt]] or incipient wilt have insufficient turgor to spring back. See also [[Frost foot printing]].<br><br>
1. Temporary foot impressions left on a turf because the flaccid leaves of grass plants suffering [[wilt]] or incipient wilt have insufficient turgor to spring back. See also [[Frost foot printing]].<br><br>
http://msucares.com/newsletters/pests/infobytes/images/photrot.jpg<br><br>
 
This is an example of a wilting plant.  If the wilted leafs fall on the turf, they could leave a temporary impression.<br><br>
http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2003/footprinting.jpg<br><br>
Source: http://msucares.com
The image shows wilting (footprinting) of the turf.<br>  
Source: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2003/lawn610.htm<br><br>

Revision as of 13:00, 28 June 2006


1. Temporary foot impressions left on a turf because the flaccid leaves of grass plants suffering wilt or incipient wilt have insufficient turgor to spring back. See also Frost foot printing.

footprinting.jpg

The image shows wilting (footprinting) of the turf.
Source: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2003/lawn610.htm