2 Flashcards
1
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What are two environmental conditions that may result in salt water intrusion?
A
- Huricanes raise sea levels, Flooding can occur
- Removal of fresh water without replenishment = lower water table=salt water moves inward and replaces it
2
Q
What types of stresses may turf plants incur in sodic soils?
A
- Water and Nutrient
3
Q
Which nutrients may become less‐available to plants at alkaline pH?
A
- • Nitrogen
- • Calcium
- • Iron
- • Manganese
- • Boron
- • Copper
- • Zinc
4
Q
How can a turf manager counteract high pH associated with sodic soils?
A
5
Q
What are the major factors to consider when deciding whether to invest in desalinization (aka. water treatment) systems?
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