Lawn protection technology

Author: Chen Xiaoyin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Turf science and the turf industry in China have only emerged as a young discipline and industry in the past decade or so. It can be said that the rise of turf science and the turf industry is a symbol of social progress and human civilization. The development of the turf industry is closely related to residents' living environments, sports, urban greening, environmental protection, and tourism and leisure. However, as the turf industry continues to develop, problems in turf construction and maintenance have become increasingly prominent. Particularly, the issue of pest and weed control in lawns has become a significant limiting factor for the development of the turf industry. Among all crops, lawns suffer the most damage from pests, weeds, and diseases, second only to vegetables, fruits, and some cash crops. Pests and weeds not only severely reduce the practical and aesthetic value of lawns but can also lead to premature aging or even destruction of the turf. Therefore, effective pest and weed control in lawns is of great importance. This book consists of four chapters, including: "Strategies and Methods for Turf Protection," "Turf Weeds," "Turf Diseases," and "Turf Insects."