In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.

About the Author
Dr. Greg Bell is the Wayne and Jean Huffine Endowed Professor of Turfgrass Science at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. After many years as an industrial supervisor and business owner, Dr. Bell returned to school at the Ohio State University to finish a B.S. in Turfgrass Management, followed by a Masters and Ph.D. in Agronomy with specialty in turfgrass science. Greg has published a number of scientific papers, book chapters, and trade journal articles in turfgrass science, and was part of a research team that was awarded the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary's Honor Award in 2002. He was named the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Advisor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University in 2001 and was awarded the Faculty Phoenix Award dedicated to the outstanding graduate student advisor of the year at Oklahoma State University in 2003. Dr. Bell teaches classes in Introductory Turfgrass Management, Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology, and Personnel and Financial Management in Horticulture.


Book Information
ISBN 9781845936488
Author Gregory Bell
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint CABI Publishing
Publisher CABI Publishing
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 15mm