2016-12-06 Services and Organisation Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   6 DECEMBER 2016




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            6 DECEMBER 2016

              AUSTRALIAN SPORTS TURF CONSULTANTS                                  [www.ASTCs.com.au
              Table 6 Functions of major turf plant nutrients and symptoms of deficiency
             |         Element __——|__Roleintheturfplant__| Deficiency symptoms _|
               N — nitrogen                 Chlorophyll and protein       Overall paleness, slowed
                                            synthesis. The main nutrient | growth, reduced turf density,
                                            to promote good surface       weed invasion
                                            coverage
               P — phosphorus               Cell division and growth      Reduced root and shoot
                                                                          growth, stunted dark green
                                                                          to reddish foliage
               K — potassium                Water translocation and cell | Reduced shoot length and
                                            wall turgidity. Important to | root growth. Tip dieback,
                                            drought and wear resistance | yellowing older leaves.
                                                                          Decreased disease and
                                                                          drought tolerance
               Fe —iron                      Enzyme function              Yellowing and chlorosis
                                            (chlorophyll and nitrate)     (striping in grasses) to
                                                                          complete whiteness.
                                                                          Reduced root growth
               Ca -— calcium                Cell division and growth      Reduced root growth and
                                                                          disease resistance, red-
                                                                          brown leaf margins
              The application of fertiliser or amendments to the playing surface and surrounds shall be
              carried out in accordance with manufacture guidelines, best practice and health and safety.
              Organic or inorganic products shall not be applied to the turf when the leaf blades are wet.
              Records listing the products, application rate, quantity used, application method, staff member,
              date and time are to be documented.

              The application of fertiliser or amendments when heavy rain is forecasted should be avoided.
              Heavy rain will wash the fertiliser through the soil profile and not be made available to the
              turfgrass. This also poses an environmental hazard with the potential for fertiliser/nutrient
              runoff  to   occur.  Check    updated   on  the   Bureau   of   Meteorology   web _  site
              (hitp:/Avww.bom.gov.aw).

              Pesticides
              Routine inspections should be undertaken to look for turf damage visible on the playing
              surface. It is recommended that a qualified contractor be used to apply pesticides to target pests,
              disease and weeds.

              Conduct extensive weed elimination programs outside the playing season to allow recovery of
              the playing surface and to promote surface evenness and quality during the playing season.

              Reference#I4R160614 d40fI7/Page

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