• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.7 no.2_3
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• pp.103-112
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• 1993

한국에서의 $C_3$$C_4$CAM 식물의 지리적 분포를 알아보았다. 한국 전체에서 258 군데의 지역에서 모든 초본식물들의 목록을 작성하고 각 식물들의 중요값을 통해 우점종을 결정하였으며 이들 식물의 분류에는 크란츠 해부구조의 존재 관찰을 비롯한 여러가지 방법들을 사용하였다. 이 연구의 결과에 따르면 우리나라의 $C_4$형 초본식물은 총 7개과 92종이었으며 $C_4$식물의 대부분은 화본과 식물이었다. 대한민국에서의 $C_3$와 $C_4$형 초본식물의 분포는 초본식물의 서식지와 관련되어 나타났다. 야외 및 해변의 건조지역에서는 $C_4$형 초본과 조건적 CAM 식물이 주로 서식하고 있는 반면, 습윤 지역에서는 주로 $C_3$형 초본식물이 많이 나타났다. 조사된 총 258개 지역 중에서 잔디가 우점종인 지역은 6개 지역이었다.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.31-40
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• 2002

This study was conducted to analyze the correlation of soil physical properties and growth of turfgrass on the ground of Olympic-mainstadium. Soil hardness and turf visual quality were measured at 77 plots (10m x 10m divided each) independently and analyzed correlation later. Physicochemical properties of the topsoil analyzed from three typical levels of the severely, moderately, slightly compacted areas. The ground showed high hardness at the center circle and the goal line, but low at the end line areas. On the contrary, visual quality rate of turfgrass was low at the center circle and the goal line, but high at the end line areas. The correlation was shown a significant negative value on soil hardness between turf visual quality Soil hardness seems to be accelerated by the improper soil texture of sandy loam which contained a large amount of finer particle of silt (10.7%) and clay (11.1%) which values exceeded for USGA (United State Golf Association) recommendation. Deterioration of turf quality resulted initially from improper construction and followed by high soil compaction with continuous uses of the ground without proper maintenance. To perform the international quality of the turf ground, the initial construction procedures should be followed by standard specifications of sport ground.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.71-75
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• 2015

Playground is frequently used for physical and sports activity by students as well as by common people, which is constructed with various cover materials on the ground. This research surveyed the surface temperature in Kyungpook National University Sangju campus playground which is covered with various cover materials [bare field, zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica) turf field, urethane track, concrete field, epoxy field and artificial turf field] in Sangju, Gyeongsangbukdo, Korea. Temperature was measured 4 times per day at 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00 from May to October 2014 in surface and 1 m height above the ground. Surface temperature was different, depending on cover materials and survey time. Bare field and zoysiagrass turf field was lower surface temperature than other sites. Higher surface temperature site was different depending on survey time. Urethane track and artificial turf field was hotter than other sites at 12 and 15 hours, however concrete and epoxy field was hot at 18 hours. One meter above ground temperature was the highest in artificial turf field except at 18 hours. So natural turf, zoysiagrass playground will increase the athletic performance by reduce the surface and above ground temperature.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.97-105
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• 2010

This study focuses on investigating morphological characteristics and variations level in native zoysiagrasses from costal regions and islands in South Korea. In addition, this were collected to conserve germplasm for the breeding of zoysiagrass. One hundred fifty-nine of native zoysiagrasses were collected from 16 different cities and districts. There were morphological evaluations, including plant height, leaf width, leaf length, leaf angle, seed length(SL), seed width(SW), SL/SW ratio and number of seed per spike in native zoysiagrasses. Type of Z. japonica, Z. sinica, Z. macrostachya and Z. matrella showed significant variations in plant height, leaf length, leaf angle and number of seed per spike depending on where they were collected from. On the other hand, little variation were found in leaf width, seed length, seed width and SL/SW ratio. We have discovered a variety of variations among the investigated traits in hybrid zoysiagrass. These results can be used as basic information for development of zoysiagrass breeding.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.35-43
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• 2012

These studies were carried out to ascertain the effects of paraffin oil on prolongation of the green leaf color period in Zoysiagrass. Fifty-fold diluted 98% paraffin oil treatment obtained the lowest reduction rate of green color. In early October we sprayed 50-fold, 100-fold and 200-fold diluted 98% paraffin oil in a Zoysia japonica field in Hapcheon of Gyeongnam and Sangju of Gyeongbuk and in a Z. matrella field in Gumjung of Busan and Anseong of Gyeonggii. Leaf color maintained for 60 days after treatment in Zoysia japonica. Leaf color remained for 60 days after treatment in Anseong, Hapcheon and Sangju when treated in the mid-October. Chlorophyll content was higher in paraffin oil treatment areas than in control areas in early October. Weight reduction rate was lower in the paraffin oil treated than in untreated leaves of Zoysiagrass when sprayed in Gumjung and Anseong in early October and mid-October, respectively. The chlorophyll content in leaves of Z. japonica was increased by increasing the spray volume of paraffin oil in the same dose treated in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Paraffin oil can be used to prolongate of Zoysiagrass leaf color.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.151-160
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• 2005

Research was initiated to investigate seasonal turf quality under a sand-based USGA soil system. USGA system 45 centimeters deep was built with rootzone layer, intermediate layer, and drainage layer. Six turfgrass entries were comprised of 3 blends and 3 mixtures from cool-season grasses (CSG). Turfgrass quality ratings were best in spring and fall, especially early May to early July and late August to early November. Kentucky bluegrass(KB) consistently produced the greatest quality, while perennial ryegrass (PR) the poorest. Intermediate turf quality between KB and PR was observed with tall fescue (TF). Among CSG mixtures it increased with KB but decreased with PR. There were considerable variations in summer turf performance. No summer drought injury was found in KB and TF. However, PR showed poor performance through summer as compared with other CSG. Results demonstrate that KB was the best and PR the worst among CSG grown in a sand-based USCA soil system.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.114-120
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• 2014

Turfgrass insect pests were investigated in different turf sod production areas of Korea. Twelve insect pest species of 7 families in 6 orders and one Eriophyidae mite, Aceria zoysiae were collected from turf sod production areas. The zoysiagrass mite was most frequently occurred zoysiagrass sod production areas. Damaged rate by zoysiagrass mite was increased from May to September. Noctuidae (Spodoptera depravata, Agrotis ipsilon and A. segetum) and Pyralidae (Crambus sp.) insect pests in Lepidoptera were attracted in A. ipsilon sex pheromone trap. Eggs and larva of A. ipsilon was the highest occurred August. Zoysiagrass mite and A. ipsilon were main insect pests in turf sod production areas in Korea.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.184-190
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• 2013

It is important for genetic resources to collect and identify in native medium-leaf type zoysiagrasses species distributed in Korea. This study was conducted to investigate morphological variation and characteristics of native medium-leaf type zoysiagrasses from coastal, island and inland regions in Korea. Among them, 75 collected lines was confirmed to have various morphological variations, accessions were classified into 2 main based group coastal and inland regions by morphological characteristics and site environment. Group I included Z. sinica type, this group showed 3.7 mm in leaf width, 29 in number of seed per spikelet and 5.0 mm in seed length. Group II included Z. japonica type, this group showed 4.4 mm in leaf width, 42 in number of seed per spikelet and 3.5 mm in seed length. There is a need for additional research on growth characteristics and the molecular level for the introgressive hybridization between species which confirmed that cross-pollination is possible due to protogyny. The individuals showing variations should be preserved as valuable genetic resources for the expansion of variations in zoysiagrasses, and the results of this investigation on the genetic resources collected will be highly valuable in breeding high quality turfgrass.

• Weed & Turfgrass Science
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.130-135
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• 2017

In the current study, we surveyed the status of graveyard lawn maintenance in Korea. The lawn maintenance information was obtained from the vicarious companies registered on the internet portal site and the Forestry Federation of Korea, and the questionnaire investigation from Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (Nonghyup). In all provinces surveyed, individual graves were maintained on a $66m^2$ (20 Pyeong) basis. The vicarious maintenance of graveyard lawn was carried out 1~5 times a year, and the maintenance cost increased as the number of times increased. Mowing the grass around a grave (Beolcho) was mainly done before the Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok). The number of Beolcho was steadily increased from 2013 to 2015, and the price was getting higher and higher. Gyeonggi province had the highest cost, and Jeolla had the lowest cost. Regardless of the year, the number of orders received were higher in Gyeongnam > Gyeongbuk > Jeonnam province in order. Most of the reason for requested Beolcho was because the client lives in the area far from the graveyard. The direction of the cemetery was very varied. According to the survey, the all grass were zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica), and grass coverage rate of the graves was 35.4~71.9%. Through questionnaire investigation, the reason why the density of grass was lowered was because the periodic management of weeds and fallen leaves was insufficient. Further research on the maintenance of graveyard in the future will be necessary.

• Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.99-106
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• 1998

미국내에서 바랭이의 지역적 분포와 각 재배작물에서 잡초로서의 중요성을 자료화하기 위하여 설문조사를 실시하였다. 총 117개의 배포된 설문지중 72개의 설문지가 회수되어 62%의 응답률을 보였다. 미극내의 농, 원예작물 재배지역에는 5종의 바랭이가 분포하는 것으로 보고되었고, 이들은 large, smooth, southern, india 그리고 blanket crabgrass 등이었다. 이들 중 약 50% 이상의 응답자가 large crabgrass를 가장 문제잡초로 인식하고 있었다. 지역적으로 smoth와 large crabgrass는 모든 위도에서 그 우점도가 인정된 반면, southern crabgrass는 우점도가 남부지역에 제한되는 것으로 보고되었다. 바랭이는 다른 작물의 재배지역보다 잔디밭에서 그 문제가 보다 심각한 것으로 보고되었다. 남부지역의 잔디밭에서는 large, southern 그리고 smooth crabgrass의 순서로, 북부지역에서는 smooth crabgrass가 large crabgrass보다 잡초로서의 문제성이 큰 것으로 보고되었다. 대부분의 응답자들은 종내변이성이 smooth와 large crabgrass에는 존재하지 않는 것으로 응답하였으나, southern crabgrass내에는 존재하는 것으로 보고되었다.