Colorant effects on dormant buffalograss turf performance

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Shearman R., WIT L., Severmutlu S., BUDAK H., GAUSSOIN R.

HORTTECHNOLOGY, cilt.15, sa.2, ss.244-246, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.21273/horttech.15.2.0244
  • Dergi Adı: HORTTECHNOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.244-246
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Buchloe dactyloides, canopy temperature, soil temperature, turfgrass
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Dormant buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides) turfs, grown under field conditions, were treated with a colorant and evaluated for turfgrass color, quality, and cover. In addition, turfgrass canopy and soil temperatures were measured. Colorant treatments improved turfgrass color and quality when compared to the untreated control, and resulted in a color response that appeared similar to cool season turfgrasses growing in areas adjacent to the studies. Colorant treatments increased canopy and soil temperatures, and enhanced spring green-up. These results support the use of colorants as a means of extending the green appearance, and enhancing dormant buffalograss turf performance.