Cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algae in sports turf and amenity grasslands: a review

A review is presented on the occurrence and role of cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algae in sports turf, especially golf curses, and on the problems arising when these organisms become abundant. The literature depends largely on observations in only a few countries, mainly Canada, New Zealand, U.K. an...

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Published in:Journal of applied phycology 1992-03, Vol.4 (1), p.39-47
Main Authors: BALDWIN, N. A, WHITTON, B. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Cyanophyta
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Microbial ecology
Soil
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Summary:A review is presented on the occurrence and role of cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algae in sports turf, especially golf curses, and on the problems arising when these organisms become abundant. The literature depends largely on observations in only a few countries, mainly Canada, New Zealand, U.K. and U.S.A., but problem growths are probably widespread. The genera reported to be conspicuous at times include Nostoc, Phormidium, Coccomyxa, Cosmarium, Cylindrocystis, Klebsormidium, Mesotaenium and Zygogonium . Conspicuous surface growths are probably most often related to unsatisfactory drainage or irrigation practices, but other factors such as fertilizer treatment (especially excess ammonium sulphate) have been implicated. These surface growths sometimes incorporate copious mucilaginous "slime", which can be a serious hazard by causing people to slip.
ISSN:0921-8971
1573-5176
DOI:10.1007/BF00003959