Tall fescue for the twenty-first century
By: H.A. Fribourg, D.B. Hannaway, and C.P. West, editors
Contributors: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Book Publishing Committee; American Society of Agronomy; Crop Science Society of America; Soil Science Society of America
Series: Agronomy monograph -- 53
Publisher: American Society of Agronomy; Crop Science Society of America; Soil Science Society of America
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Madison, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 539
ISBN-13: 9780891181729
Other titles: Images from Agronomy monograph 53
Description: "The story of tall fescue is not just a story for grass scientists, but for scientists. Beginning with the discovery of a green Kentucky pasture, and the spiral of poor animal performance that followed, the study of tall fescue is an ongoing puzzle, with an intricate series of biochemical and physiological processes and interactions among animals, plants, fungi, and the environment. It reveals how science develops and moves through disciplines, challenges, and new advances in research and technology. Topics covered include the history and classification of tall fescue; its ecological suitability and adaptation; establishment and management; pests and control methods; its utilization, quality, and anti-quality factors; genetic improvement; seed production and marketing; and turf and conservation uses."
Notes: "Book and Multimedia Publishing Committee; David Baltensperger, chair ... [et al.]."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: History & classification; title: Ecological suitability; title: Establishment & management; title: Pests; title: Use, quality & anti-quality factors; title: Genetic improvement; title: Seed production & marketing; title: Turf & conservation uses; title: Future issues.