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The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance Nick E. Christians

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance By Nick E. Christians

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance by Nick E. Christians


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Summary

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.

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance Summary

The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance by Nick E. Christians

Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples -- and now with 20 percent more content -- this book covers the type of mathematical problems that golf course superintendents face every day. You'll learn how to handle budgeting estimates and figure how much fertilizer or pesticide you should buy. You'll also find guidance on the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other aspects of golf course operation that require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. Whatever the management calculation may be, this book has the solution you need! Example problems and answers help you get the job done right.

About Nick E. Christians

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Area Measurement Calculations. Chapter 3. Volume Calculations. Chapter 4. Fertilizer Calculations. Chapter 5. Pesticide Calculations. Chapter 6. Spreader and Sprayer Calibration. Chapter 7. Irrigation Calculations. Chapter 8. Seeding Rate Calculations. Chapter 9. Application of Small Amounts of Material to Greenhouse Pots and Small Field Plots. Appendix A. Conversion Factors. Appendix B. Answers to Problems. Index.

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CIN047004845XG
9780470048450
047004845X
The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance by Nick E. Christians
Used - Good
Hardback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
20080208
176
N/A
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