Short‐term effects of alternative cultivation practices on putting green infiltration rates

Amgain, Naba R.; Fontanier, Charles; Martin, Dennis L.

doi:10.1002/csc2.20604

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“…The weight of ashed samples were measured after bringing to room temperature. Soil OM content was calculated as the difference between dry weight and ashed weight on a percentage basis (Amgain et al, 2021a). Cation exchange capacity was estimated using the ammonium acetate method (Sumner and Miller, 1996).…”

Section: Soil Analysesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Dry and Flooded Rice as Cover Crops on Soil Health and Microbial Community on Histosols

Amgain¹,

Martens‐Habbena²,

Bhadha³

2022

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Soil loss due to subsidence is a major concern in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) of South Florida. Summer is typically the fallow season in the EAA, and soil loss due to oxidation and erosion is significant. Flooding and cover cropping are common practices being adopted to conserve soil, reduce weed pressure, and enhance soil health in the EAA. Cover crops also increase the microbial biomass which are the key drivers of soil function. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of (i) fallow, (ii) dry rice as a cover crop, (iii) flooded fallow, and (iv) flooded rice as a cover crop on soil health indicators and microbial community and diversity within the EAA. Baseline (pre-planting) soil samples were collected from all fields before the application of different treatments and post-harvest soil samples were collected after rice was cut and tilled into the soil surface. Microbial community composition was determined using 16S rRNA gene amplicon and fungal ITS gene amplicon sequencing. Soil bulk density decreased, and cation exchange capacity (CEC) increased in all farming practices including fallow fields. Results showed flooded fallow, flooded rice, and rice planting increased maximum water holding capacity (MWHC) and soil protein and decreased total potassium (TK). Bulk soil microbial communities responded surprisingly quickly to the applied treatments. Taxonomic composition of prokaryotic and fungal communities at the phylum level revealed visible shifts in microbial communities in response to the treatments. Instead of leaving field fallow, planting rice or flooding is a better strategy to improve soil health.

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Section: Soil Analysesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Dry and Flooded Rice as Cover Crops on Soil Health and Microbial Community on Histosols

Amgain¹,

Martens‐Habbena²,

Bhadha³

2022

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“…Researchers have also used the FieldScout TruFirm to quantify treatment effects on putting green surface firmness (Amgain et al, 2021;Craft et al, 2016;Dickson et al, 2017).…”

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“…Golf course superintendents can utilize tools, such as the FieldScout TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter (Spectrum Technologies), to quantify putting green firmness. Researchers have also used the FieldScout TruFirm to quantify treatment effects on putting green surface firmness (Amgain et al., 2021; Craft et al., 2016; Dickson et al., 2017). The FieldScout TruFirm utilizes a hemispherical face that is designed to mimic the impact energy and momentum of a golf ball and measures the depth of hammer penetration from a single drop, with larger penetration values representing a softer surface.…”

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Nitrogen rate and cultivar effects on zoysiagrass putting greens in the transition zone

2022

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Zoysiagrasses (Zoysia spp. Willd.) have been predominately used as turfgrass for residential and commercial lawns in addition to golf course fairways and tees due to reduced input requirements compared with bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.). The recent development of fine‐textured zoysiagrass cultivars has sparked interest in using zoysiagrass on putting greens. A complete‐factorial field experiment was conducted over replicate trials in Knoxville, TN to evaluate the putting green performance and quality of four zoysiagrass cultivars under two nitrogen (N) rates in the transition zone. Four zoysiagrass cultivars (Lazer, M85, Prizm, and Trinity) were treated with either 0.93 or 1.9 g N m−2 every 2 wk over a 16‐wk period from June to September in 2020 and 2021. Ball roll distance, surface firmness, and turfgrass color were evaluated weekly. Lazer and M85 consistently provided the greatest ball roll distance and turfgrass color over both seasons, whereas Prizm occasionally exhibited similar performance and color. Lazer produced the firmest greens, whereas Prizm exhibited the softest surface. Trinity had reduced turfgrass color over both years, implying that it should not be used on putting surfaces. The 1.9 g N m−2 rate reduced ball roll distance and increased turfgrass color but had limited effect on surface firmness. Applying 0.93 g N m−2 increased ball roll distance, reduced turfgrass color, and maintained surface firmness similar to 1.9 g N m−2. Additionally, cultivar selection will likely affect putting green performance, playability, and quality.

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“…The effects of a particular cultivation practice on turf can vary, but generally, cultivation is used to remove thatch, increase air–soil gas exchange, reduce soil compaction, increase infiltration rate, reduce water runoff and puddling, improve fertilizer uptake, or enhance turfgrass rooting (Baldwin et al., 2006; Sorokovsky et al., 2007). Hollow‐tine cultivation (HTC), which involves removal of soil cores plus thatch and subsequent refilling with sand or soil, has been reported to increase the infiltration rate of sand‐based systems (Amgain et al., 2021; Craft et al., 2016; McCarty et al., 2007; Rowland et al., 2009). These effects on infiltration rate can last up to 1 month after treatment and can also result in a corresponding reduction in soil moisture content (Bunnell et al., 2001; Craft et al., 2016; Rowland et al., 2009; Sorokovsky et al., 2007).…”

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“…Amgain et al. (2021) reported on the acute effects of single applications of HTC, AIC, and SIC on soil physical properties of a sand‐based green. Additional research on how AIC and SIC, alone or in combination with other cultivation methods, influence season‐long performance of putting greens is needed.…”

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Evaluation of annual effect of selected cultivation programs for the management of creeping bentgrass putting greens in the transition zone

2023

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Cultivation is commonly used to improve or maintain soil physical properties and reduce organic matter (OM) of golf putting greens. Surface disruption after cultivation is a major concern of golf course superintendents. Less invasive cultivation techniques are increasingly practiced, but there is limited research examining their effectiveness. This study was conducted to investigate the annual effect of air‐injection cultivation (AIC) and sand‐injection cultivation (SIC) alone or in combination with hollow‐tine cultivation (HTC) on soil moisture content, surface firmness, water infiltration rate, OM content, and soil oxygen (O2). The experiment was conducted over 2 years on a sand‐based putting green located at the Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Research Center in Stillwater, OK. HTC alone or in combination with AIC or SIC reduced soil moisture content, reduced surface firmness, and increased infiltration rates. Neither SIC nor AIC affected soil moisture, surface firmness, and infiltration rate, compared to the untreated control. AIC did not increase soil (O2) concentration, compared to the untreated control. Results suggest annual cultivation programs should not rely strictly on SIC or AIC, but these alternative practices may be useful supplements to HTC.

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Short‐term effects of alternative cultivation practices on putting green infiltration rates

Cited by 4 publications

References 17 publications

Effect of Dry and Flooded Rice as Cover Crops on Soil Health and Microbial Community on Histosols

Effect of Dry and Flooded Rice as Cover Crops on Soil Health and Microbial Community on Histosols

Nitrogen rate and cultivar effects on zoysiagrass putting greens in the transition zone

Evaluation of annual effect of selected cultivation programs for the management of creeping bentgrass putting greens in the transition zone

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