PLNTSOIL 275: Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology Instructor: Dr. William A. Torello Semester:  Fall Lecture: MWF 12:20    Laboratory: None Credits: 3 Required Work: To Be Announced Course Description: First half of the semester: an introduction to basic concepts in agricultural chemistry as related to the growth and culture of turf grasses. Second half: the overall growth and development of grasses including such areas as soil fertility and mineral nutrition. Prerequisite: PLNTSOIL 355. Course Schedule: Week:* Discussion Topic     1 Growth and Development of Turfgrasses: Overview of life cycle 2 Growth and Development of Turfgrasses: Growth and development 3 Dynamics of Turfgrass Growth: Leaf production/scenescence and concept of turnover 4 Dynamics of Turfgrass Growth: Root initiation/growth/branching/scenescence &turnover 5 Dynamics of Turfgrass Growth: concept of organic matter contents /Whole plant population dynamics 6 Environmental and Biochemical Factors Controlling Turfgrass Growth and Development 7 Environmental and Biochemical Factors Controlling Turfgrass Growth and Development 8 Environmental and Biochemical Factors Controlling Turfgrass Growth and Development 9 Environmental and Biochemical Factors Controlling Turfgrass Growth and Development 10 Soil Microbiology/Biochemistry: Plant-Soil Interactions 11 Soil Microbiology/Biochemistry: Plant-Soil Interactions 12 Environmental Stresses of Turfgrasses: Definition & Characteristics/Temperature 13 Environmental Stresses of Turfgrasses: Salinity Stress/Light Stresses            *Time devoted to each topic is approximate    Back to the Top   Back to the Courses Page   Copyright© 2003 University of Massachusetts Amherst. Site Policies. This page is produced by The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, designed by Phyllis M. Berman, Nicholas B. Connor, and Huan Zhang and maintained by Emily Bellegarde. Page last updated Sun, November 2, 2003 Plant & Soil Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Department