Nick E. Christians, Michael L. Agnew

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, Fourth Edition covers every type of mathematical problem that faces the golf course superintendent. From how to handle budgeting estimates to determining how much fertilizer should be applied, this book shows how to work through the calculations and offers practice material and answers.

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Everything you want to know about turfgrass calculations-now even more complete

A great deal of mathematical knowledge is required of golf course management. From budgeting estimates to ordering topdressing, to irrigation volume and coverage, to many other parts of golf course operation, a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles and the ability to relate those principles to real-world situations is an absolute must.

This new and expanded edition of this classic reference is loaded with all the information you need, covering the mathematical problems that a golf course superintendent faces every day, along with many sample situations. Now offering more models and problems, along with detailed answers, this is an ideal reference for anyone studying for GCSAA certification. Each chapter relies on using mathematical proportions and a logical, methodical approach to solve problems. Some of the topics featured include:

Area calculations

Volume calculations

Fertilizer and pesticide calculations

Achieving precise spreader and sprayer calibrations

Irrigation calculations

Seeding rate calculations

Application of small amounts of materials to greenhouse pots

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14504845000
• 4. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 161mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 395g
• ISBN-13: 9780470048450
• ISBN-10: 047004845X
• Artikelnr.: 23155617

Autorenporträt

Nick E. Christians, PhD, is a professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, and is the recipient of numerous honors, includingthe Outstanding Educator Award from the American Society of Horticultural Sciences and?the Iowa Legislative Teaching Excellence Award. Michael L. Agnew, PhD, is a senior field technical manager at Syngenta Professional Products, Greensboro, North Carolina, and former associate professor and turfgrass extension specialist at Iowa State University.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Area Measurement Calculations 7
Chapter 3 Volume Calculations 29
Chapter 4 Fertilizer Calculations 45
Chapter 5 Pesticide Calculations 65
Chapter 6 Spreader and Sprayer Calibration 79
Chapter 7 Irrigation Calculations 107
Chapter 8 Seeding Rate Calculations 115
Chapter 9 Application of Small Amounts of Material to Greenhouse Pots and
Small Field Plots 123
Appendix A Conversion Factors 129
Appendix B Answers to Problems 131
Index 159