NE187: Best Management Practices for Turf Systems in the East
Statement of Issues and Justification
Turfgrass areas are perceived to contribute significantly to the pollution of surface water (phosphorus, nitrates and pesticides) and groundwater (nitrate and pesticides). Management strategies that integrate pest resistant germplasm, cultural practices, biological agents, biorational compounds and the judicious use of pesticides constitute best management practices (BMPs). A better understanding of the fate of fertilizers and pesticides in turfgrass systems is needed to evaluate and develop BMPs that minimize any potentially adverse effects on humans and the environment.
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