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Reduced Inputs Turfgrass Through White Clover Inclusion, Bret Andrew Sparks
Reduced Inputs Turfgrass Through White Clover Inclusion, Bret Andrew Sparks
Theses and Dissertations--Plant and Soil Sciences
Most managed turfgrass species require frequent inputs to maintain an acceptable level of quality. Among these inputs, nitrogen (N) fertilization is usually the most limiting in terms of growth and development. However, N fertilization is also linked to non-point source (NPS) pollution. White clover (WC) is known for its ability to provide N when mixed into stands of turfgrass, and does not pose a threat for NPS pollution. Two field studies were designed to investigate the effects of WC inclusion in stands of cool-season turfgrasses. In the first field study, three cultivation techniques were examined for establishment of WC into …