1984
DOI: 10.2134/agronj1984.00021962007600030002x
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Influence of Selected White‐Rot Fungi and Topdressings on the Composition of Thatch Components of Four Turfgrasses1

Abstract: In a pot‐culture experiment with four highly‐thatched turfgrasses [bermudagrass, Cynodon dactylon(L.) Pers.; centipedegrass, Eremochloa ophiuroides; Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensisL.; and St. Augustinegrass, Stenotaphrum secundatum(Walt.) Kuntze] we examined the influence of selected white‐rot fungi and topdressings on the degradation of thatch components. Cores of each turfgrass were placed in pots and inoculated with one of four species of white‐rot fungi (Polyporous giganteus, Coriolus versicolor, Phebia … Show more

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“…Lignin degradation by extracellular enzymes, produced by white-rot fungi, exposes cellulosic sugars to further microbial degradation (Blanchette, 1984;Mester et al, 2004;Otjen and Blanchette., 1987). Several studies have reported weight loss of organic matter from different turfgrass systems when inoculated with white-rot fungi in controlled conditions (Martin and Dale, 1980;Sartain and Volk, 1984). However, field inoculation experiments on bermudagrass showed no thatch degradation (Martin and Dale, 1980).…”
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“…Lignin degradation by extracellular enzymes, produced by white-rot fungi, exposes cellulosic sugars to further microbial degradation (Blanchette, 1984;Mester et al, 2004;Otjen and Blanchette., 1987). Several studies have reported weight loss of organic matter from different turfgrass systems when inoculated with white-rot fungi in controlled conditions (Martin and Dale, 1980;Sartain and Volk, 1984). However, field inoculation experiments on bermudagrass showed no thatch degradation (Martin and Dale, 1980).…”
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“…The return of bermudagrass clippings grown in the northern transition zone of Maryland has been shown to contribute to thatch accumulation (Murray and Juska, 1977). In Florida, fungi have been shown to be effective in reduction of lignin and cellulose content of the thatch layer (Sartain and Volk, 1984). High rates of inorganic N fertilization have been shown to promote thatch accumulation in bermudagrass, whereas, activated sewage sludge decreased thatch and lignin content (Mienhold et al, 1973).…”
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“…Centipedegrass decline is referred to a condition in which established stands exhibit slow spring green‐up or become chlorotic and suddenly die after initial growth and may occur within 3 to 6 years after establishment (Johnson et al ., 1988). There is no single cause to be considered for centipedegrass decline; however, it is thought that this might involve (i) the accumulation of thatch, an intermingled layer of live and dead plant materials (stems, leaves, stolons and roots) or a layer of dead plant materials developed between the layer of green vegetation and the soil surface (Beard, 1973; Sartain and Volk, 1984) from incorrect management practices (e.g. over‐fertilizing, over‐watering); (ii) nematodes; (iii) insects (ground pearls, scale type insects); and (iv) fungi.…”
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