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Influence of Simulated Golf Cart Traffic and Nitrogen Rate on Buffalograss Quality

Authors

• • E. Alderman
  • Kansas State University
• • J. Hoyle
  • Kansas State University
• • J. Fry
  • Kansas State University
• • S. Keeley
  • Kansas State University

Abstract

Application of 2 and 3 lb N/1,000 ft²resulted in acceptable buffalograss quality when subjected to simulated golf cart traffic. Across all fertilizer treatments, traffic rates of 8 and 16 passes per week resulted in unacceptable quality ratings for the study duration.

Keywords: turfgrass, golf cart traffic, nitrogen, buffalograss, Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm, fertilizer, fertility management

How to Cite: Alderman, E. , Hoyle, J. , Fry, J. & Keeley, S. (2015) “Influence of Simulated Golf Cart Traffic and Nitrogen Rate on Buffalograss Quality”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(6). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1097