Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Medha Saha and Pooja Gupta

Abstract:
Turf grasses are the plants which form a continuous ground cover that persist under regular mowing and traffic (Turgeon, 1980)^[23] Turf grasses are increasingly gaining popularity and importance in India. The demand for turf grasses is rising as more and more people are opting for turfs and lawns, at home, offices, landscapes, parks, in sports field etc. Acceptable turf quality is defined as meeting the appearance and expectations for a particular area and includes traits such as green colour, fine leaf texture, high tiller density, and overall aesthetic appeal (Hanks et al., 2005) ^[7]. Fertilization is another important aspect of turf culture which influences the growth rate of the turf grass and helps in maintenance of healthy turfs that are free from diseases and pest. One cannot maintain good quality turfgrasses without mowing. It is indispensable in turf culture. Mowing can increase or decrease the cost of maintenance.