Download or read book The Fate of Turfgrass Nutrients and Plant Protection Chemicals in the Urban Environment written by Mary T. Nett and published by American Chemical Society. This book was released on 2008-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A symposium, The fate of nutrients and pesticides in the urban environment, was held October 12-13, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia" ... "thanks to the trade association RISE and the ACS Division of Agrochemicals for bringing together the best turfgrass research available through their co-sponsorship of the symposium and book"--P. ix, x.
Download or read book The Fate of Nutrients and Pesticides in the Urban Environment written by Mary T. Nett and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management practices affecting nitrogen and soluble phosphorus losses from an upper Midwest lawn -- Determining nitrogen loading rates based on land use in an urban watershed -- Determining phosphorus loading rates based on land use in an urban watershed -- Nitrogen fate in a mature Kentucky bluegrass turf -- Discharge losses of nitrogen and phosphorus from a golf course watershed -- The effects of soil phosphorus and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on phosphorus runoff losses from turfgrass -- Influence of landscape and percolation on P and K losses over four years -- Management practices that reduce runoff transport of nutrients and pesticides from turfgrass -- Sediment and nutrient losses from prairie and turfgrass buffer strips during establishment -- Evaluation of resource-efficient landscape systems to reduce contaminants in urban runoff -- Thatch pesticide sorption -- Regional analysis of pesticide runoff from turf -- Mobility and dissipation of clopyralid herbicide in turfgrass field lysimeters -- Glyphosate runoff when applied to zoysiagrass under golf course fairway conditions.
Download or read book Hayes Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 2407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is a comprehensive, two-volume reference guide to the properties, effects, and regulation of pesticides that provides the latest and most complete information to researchers investigating the environmental, agricultural, veterinary, and human-health impacts of pesticide use. Written by international experts from academia, government, and the private sector, the Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is an in-depth examination of critical issues related to the need for, use of, and nature of chemicals used in modern pest management. This updated 3e carries on the book’s tradition of serving as the definitive reference on pesticide toxicology and recognizes the seminal contribution of Wayland J. Hayes, Jr., co-Editor of the first edition. Presents a comprehensive look at all aspects of pesticide toxicology in one reference work. Clear exposition of hazard identification and dose response relationships in each chapter featuring pesticide agents and actions All major classes of pesticide considered Different routes of exposure critically evaluated
Download or read book Turfgrass Science and Culture written by James B Beard and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1972 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic and best-selling text for sod and turfgrass courses covering lawnkeeping and athletic groundskeeping.
Download or read book The Contribution of Soil Phosphorus to Phosphorus in Runoff from Turfgrass written by Douglas James Soldat and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hydrological Fate of Nutrients and Pesticides in the Urban Landscape in Response to Management and Lawn Species written by Mark Ryan Slavens and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The applications of fertilizers and pesticides to home lawns may contribute to the deterioration of ground and surface water quality. Loss of nutrients and pesticides to ground and surface water can be detrimental for human consumption, reduce recreational usage, and negatively impact aquatic organisms. A field study was initiated to examine the effect fertilizer and pesticide applications can have on the concentrations and mass loss of nutrients and pesticides in leachate and runoff. Studies were arranged on a slope of 13-15% of Arkport Sandy Loam soil (coarseloamy, mixed, active, mesic Lamellic Hapludalf) through establishing Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) sod, or mixtures of Kentucky bluegrass sod and traditional weedy species (Taraxacum officinale, Trifolium repens, Plantago major, and Digitaria ischaemum) found in the Northeast of the U.S. Runoff and leachate collected from natural precipitation events were analyzed for nitrate (NO3--N), ammonium (NH4+-N), total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), phosphate (PO43--P), total Kjeldahl phosphorus (TKP), and applied pesticides. Nitrate contributions in leachate reflected the overall largest potential loss from the landscape. Differences were observed among lawn types for NO3--N loss; however significant losses were seen from lawn types regardless of the application of supplemental fertilizer. Ammonium and PO43--P losses in runoff were significantly higher for the fertilized turfgrass plots compared to non-fertilized lawn types. Although differences in nutrient losses occurred from lawn types, less than 2% of total applied N was lost in leachate and less than 1% and 0.5% of N and P applied were lost in runoff respectively. Pesticide applications could pose a risk to water quality, but the risk to off-site surface water contamination appears to be much more prevalent. Over-time, levels of pesticides in runoff were reduced; however during establishment, concentrations of 2,4-D and Mecoprop were greater than 2800 and 1600 [mu]g L-1, respectively, which could negatively impact aquatic organisms. Overall, differences in nutrient loading existed, but the ability of turfgrass to reduce runoff volumes and utilize applied nutrients appeared significant. The percent of nutrients contributed by fertilizer applications to ground and surface water was minimal and may not pose a significant environmental concern.
Download or read book Fate and Management of Turfgrass Chemicals written by John Marshall Clark and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is devoted to the study of turfgrass chemicals and pesticides, their effectiveness, and environmental impact. It looks at related health and occupational hazards and suggests ways to minimize the use of chemicals.
Download or read book Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function written by Ernst-Detlef Schulze and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biota of the earth is being altered at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing wholesale exchanges of organisms among geographic areas that were once totally biologically isolated. We are seeing massive changes in landscape use that are creating even more abundant succes sional patches, reductions in population sizes, and in the worst cases, losses of species. There are many reasons for concern about these trends. One is that we unfortunately do not know in detail the conse quences of these massive alterations in terms of how the biosphere as a whole operates or even, for that matter, the functioning of localized ecosystems. We do know that the biosphere interacts strongly with the atmospheric composition, contributing to potential climate change. We also know that changes in vegetative cover greatly influence the hydrology and biochemistry ofa site or region. Our knowledge is weak in important details, however. How are the many services that ecosystems provide to humanity altered by modifications of ecosystem composition? Stated in another way, what is the role of individual species in ecosystem function? We are observing the selective as well as wholesale alteration in the composition of ecosystems. Do these alterations matter in respect to how ecosystems operate and provide services? This book represents the initial probing of this central ques tion. It will be followed by other volumes in this series examining in depth the functional role of biodiversity in various ecosystems of the world.
Download or read book Hayes Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology written by Wayland J. Hayes and published by Elsevier/AP. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is a comprehensive, two-volume reference guide to the properties, effects, and regulation of pesticides that provides the latest and most complete information to researchers investigating the environmental, agricultural, veterinary, and human-health impacts of pesticide use. Written by international experts from academia, government, and the private sector, the Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is an in-depth examination of critical issues related to the need for, use of, and nature of chemicals used in modern pest management. This updated third edition carries on the book's tradition of serving as the definitive reference on pesticide toxicology and recognizies the seminal contribution of Wayland J. Hayes, Jr., co-Editor of the first edition. Feature: Presents a comprehensive look at all aspects of pesticide toxicology in one reference work. Benefit: Saves researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest definitive details on toxicity of specific pesticides as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles. Feature: Clear exposition of hazard identification and dose response relationships in each chapter featuring pesticide agents and actions Benefit: Connects the experimental laboratory results to real-life applications in human health, animal health and the environment. Feature: All major classes of pesticide considered. Benefit: Provides relevance to a wider variety of researchers who are conducting comparative work in pesticides or their health impacts. Feature: Different routes of exposure critically evaluated. Benefit: Connects the loop between exposure and harmful affects to those who are researching the affects of pesticides on humans or wildlife--Publisher description
Download or read book Turfgrass written by John C. Stier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability is a key framework for analyzing biological systems—and turfgrass is no exception. It is part of a complex that encompasses turfgrass interactions with different environments and the suitability of different turfgrasses for specific environments. In addition to its biological role, turfgrass—in the form of lawns, green spaces, and playing surfaces—brings beneficial sociological effects to an increasingly urbanized society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and issues in the field of turfgrass research and management, including the genetics and breeding, the diseases and pests, and the ecology of turfgrasses, and will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers.
Download or read book The Use of Vegetative Buffer Strips for Controlling Urban Stormwater Runoff written by Kurt Steinke and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Protection Research Catalog Indexes written by Smithsonian Science Information Exchange and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecology of Urban Lawns written by Zhiqiang Cheng and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Turfgrass lawns are a central part of urban and suburban landscapes throughout North America. Although they provide numerous benefits, urban lawns have become chemical input intensive systems with routine application of fertilizers and pesticides. These inputs are expensive and are considered a source of environmental pollution and health risk. However, very little is known about the impacts of chemical inputs on turfgrass soil ecology and ecosystem functioning. Our four objectives in this study were to: 1) compare turfgrass establishment, nutrient pools, and nematode community in subsoil and topsoil, with or without compost amendment; 2) determine the effects of nitrogen fertilization on turfgrass soil nematode community and nutrient pools; 3) determine long-term effects of management practices on turfgrass soil nematode community and nutrient pools; and 4) assess the influence of three predominant home lawn management programs on turfgrass quality, weed and insect infestations, disease incidence, and soil food web structure and functions. We found topsoil had higher initial soil nutrients and biota and thus higher turfgrass germination than subsoil. However, higher weed infestation in topsoil plots due to weed seed bank suggested that weed control was important during the early stage of turfgrass establishment on topsoil. Also, compost amendment was an effective way to improve soil nutrient pools and biota, and its impact on soil ecosystem remained during the study period. Long-term organic-fertilizer management benefited soil ecosystem in general compared to mineral-fertilizer management. However, pesticide applications had no significant effect on soil microbial biomass and soil organic matter (SOM) over long term. Nitrogen application could impose long-term cumulative effect on turfgrass soil food web rather than short-term impact. Turfgrass soil nematode food web was highly enriched but poorly to moderately structured irrespective of the management practices used, representing a relatively disturbed soil food web compared to the natural grasslands and forest ecosystems, which usually possess poorly to moderately enriched but highly structured soil food webs. Also, homeowners relying on typical do-it-yourself programs are unable to achieve the desired levels of turf quality and weed control, and chemical input intensive management might negatively affect soil microbial biomass and SOM in urban lawns.
Download or read book Microbial Control of Insect and Mite Pests written by Lawrence A. Lacey and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-09-03 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial Control of Insect and Mite Pests: From Theory to Practice is an important source of information on microbial control agents and their implementation in a variety of crops and their use against medical and veterinary vector insects, in urban homes and other structures, in turf and lawns, and in rangeland and forests. This comprehensive and enduring resource on entomopathogens and microbial control additionally functions as a supplementary text to courses in insect pathology, biological control, and integrated pest management. It gives regulators and producers up-to-date information to support their efforts to facilitate and adopt this sustainable method of pest management. Authors include an international cadre of experts from academia, government research agencies, technical representatives of companies that produce microbial pesticides, agricultural extension agents with hands on microbial control experience in agriculture and forestry, and other professionals working in public health and urban entomology. Covers all pathogens, including nematodes Addresses the rapidly progressing developments in insect pathology and microbial control, particularly with regard to molecular methods Demonstrates practical use of entomopathogenic microorganisms for pest control, including tables describing which pathogens are available commercially Highlights successful practices in microbial control of individual major pests in temperate, subtropical, and tropical zones Features an international group of contributors, each of which is an expert in their fields of research related to insect pathology and microbial control
Download or read book Handbook of Environmental Engineering written by Myer Kutz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide for both fundamentals and real-world applications of environmental engineering Written by noted experts, Handbook of Environmental Engineering offers a comprehensive guide to environmental engineers who desire to contribute to mitigating problems, such as flooding, caused by extreme weather events, protecting populations in coastal areas threatened by rising sea levels, reducing illnesses caused by polluted air, soil, and water from improperly regulated industrial and transportation activities, promoting the safety of the food supply. Contributors not only cover such timely environmental topics related to soils, water, and air, minimizing pollution created by industrial plants and processes, and managing wastewater, hazardous, solid, and other industrial wastes, but also treat such vital topics as porous pavement design, aerosol measurements, noise pollution control, and industrial waste auditing. This important handbook: Enables environmental engineers to treat problems in systematic ways Discusses climate issues in ways useful for environmental engineers Covers up-to-date measurement techniques important in environmental engineering Reviews current developments in environmental law for environmental engineers Includes information on water quality and wastewater engineering Informs environmental engineers about methods of dealing with industrial and municipal waste, including hazardous waste Designed for use by practitioners, students, and researchers, Handbook of Environmental Engineering contains the most recent information to enable a clear understanding of major environmental issues.
Download or read book Urban Storm Water Management written by Hormoz Pazwash and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all elements of the storm water runoff process, Urban Storm Water Management includes numerous examples and case studies to guide practitioners in the design, maintenance, and understanding of runoff systems, erosion control systems, and common design methods and misconceptions. It covers storm water management in practice and in regulatio
Download or read book Sittig s Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals written by Richard P. Pohanish and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2014-09-06 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference handbook provides fully updated chemical, regulatory, health, and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. The clear, consistent and comprehensive presentation of information makes Sittig's an essential reference for a wide audience including first responders, environmental and industrial health/safety professionals, the food industry, the agricultural sector and toxicologists. Detailed profiles are provided for each substance listed, including: usage; crop-specific residue limits; hazard ratings for long-term human toxicity; and endocrine disruptor and reproductive toxicity information. Every chemical profile contains references and web links to source information from the EPA, OSHA, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other important advisory and lawmaking bodies. This work is focused on regulated chemicals. The substances covered include pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides and related agricultural chemicals used on foods grown and produced for both human and animal consumption. These products are organized with common names, chemical synonyms, trade names, chemical formulae, US EPA pesticide codes, EU regulations including Hazard Symbol and Risk Phrases, EINECS, RTECS, CAS, and other unique identifiers so that all who may have contact with, or interest in them can find needed information quickly. A comprehensive reference for the agricultural sector, food industry, agrochemical manufacturing and distribution sector, and first responders Brings together a wealth of hazard and response, regulatory and toxicological information in one convenient go-to handbook Covers US, EU and worldwide regulatory requirements
