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Phosphorus for Kentucky Turfgrasses

Phosphorus for Kentucky Turfgrasses

AGR-244
Phosphorus for Kentucky Turfgrasses

Authored by: Brad Lee Gregg Munshaw Travis Shaddox

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Abstract

Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant nutrient and a common component of many turfgrass nutrition programs. Although P application can improve turfgrass quality in some soils, most soils of Kentucky already have adequate plant-available P to support healthy turfgrass growth. What is the function of P within the plant, and how much P is required to sustain acceptable turfgrass in Kentucky? Also, if P applications are necessary, when and how should P be applied?

Core Details

Publication ID

AGR-244

Status

New

Publication Date

December 19, 2019

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Department(s)

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu