The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 3rd Edition [Hardcover]

Nick Christians (Author), Michael L. Agnew (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1575041472 | ISBN-13: 978-1575041476 | Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Edition: 3

Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples, this book covers the type of mathematical problems that face golf course superintendents every day. How to handle budgeting estimates, apply fertilizers and pesticides accurately, the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other parts of golf course operation require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. This book has the solution you need! Example problems, and the answers, along with additional practice material is guaranteed to help you get the job done right.

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

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.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575041472
• ISBN-13: 978-1575041476
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #763,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nick E. Christians is a University Professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, where he has taught courses and conducted research on turfgrass management and physiology since 1979. He received his B.S. degree from Colorado State University in 1972, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He has published more than 1000 technical papers, popular articles, published research reports, book chapters, and abstracts. He is coauthor of The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 4th ed., Weed Control in Turf and Ornamentals by Turgeon, McCarty, and Christians published by Prentice Hall, and of Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard. Dr. Christians has served as an invited speaker at professional conferences around the United States and has delivered invited seminars in Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Spain. He has also presented many seminars nationally as part of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) educational program on both turfgrass management and mathematics. His awards include the Iowa State University Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, promotion to University Professor in 2000, the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Society of Horticultural Science, the Iowa Legislative Teaching Excellence Award, the Iowa Inventor of the Year Award for 1998, R&D 100 Award 1996, and the Louis Thompson Advisor of the Year Award from the Iowa State University College of Agriculture. He was made a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy in 1995 and a Fellow of the Crop Science Society of America in 1996.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is Misnamed...., April 30, 2000

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Patrick M. Callahan (Alanson, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

It should be named something like the "Essential Math Reference Book for Farmers, Landscapers, Golf Course Superintendants, Nursery Managers etc." What a wonderful and easy to use reference book for anyone dealing with the frustrating world of area measurements, volume/fertilizer/pesticide/irrigation/seeding rate calculations, and spreader and spayer calibration. I've worn out one copy and am on my second. I use it on my farm, at work as a pesticides applicator, and in my landscaping business. This is a must-have book for folks like me that hate math but have to use it almost everyday....believe me your money won't be wasted on this one and it won't just collect dust on your shelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars must have for turfgrass management, October 24, 2011

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chickenpik - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

Great book, great price, couldn't be happier. Item was in better condition than expected. A must have for anyone in the turfgrass management business.