Abstract:The use of impermeable tarps has been adopted by golf course superintendents in North America to prevent winter injury due to direct cold temperature exposure and ice damage; however, without ventilation, anoxic conditions can develop under tarps, which can result in extensive damage to annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) greens. Currently, no information is available to help superintendents determine when or how frequently ventilation under tarps or ice cover is needed for injury prevention. A controlled environm… Show more
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