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1. Edward Doda

   

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   9/28/2013 11:09 AM

   Have read lots of blogs over the years in regards to the effect of CO2 on plant growth. Most people know that hothouse plants (tomatoes,cucumbers) are grown at levels of CO2 up to 1200ppm. This compares to atmospheric concentration of around 400ppm. CO2 generators use natural gas that also heat the greenhouses. So, can it be used for turf? Found this company that uses finely ground minerals that are sprayed on turf as a very fine pattern. The minerals, not sure what they are find their way into the stomata and release CO2. CO2 is needed for photosynthesis and helps to make the plant grow better. Stomata can stay smaller since there is enough CO2 and so do not respire as much saving water.
   
   Found the company through Google with the following links:
   
   -http://greenfield-fertilizer.com/
   -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fFAeO4zW4
   A long and an older presentation on plants and CO2---a little dry-like some seminars I've been to!
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52UJLpBCssU
   --any thoughts for a Saturday afternoon?

   
   
   
   
2. Hardy Andrew

   
   9/28/2013 1:09 PM

   Hello Ed from down the road in Newmarket. I have heard of this recently and it was actually brought to my attention that the positive effects from this type of practice can be very short-lived. I guess its like any other change you'd make to say fertility and seeing immediate impact. If I can recall who it was talking about it I will let you know. I'd hate to put someone's name to something and have it be wrong.

   
   
   
   
3. Steven Huffstutler

   

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   9/29/2013 4:09 AM

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4. Mowrey Mark S

   
   9/29/2013 5:09 AM

   Hey guys, Interesting theory, It makes sense I guess the longevity is what I might be interested in. One question that I have been pondering is the introduction of a sunscreen for bent greens. I have 40 plus Penncross and 30 yr. old Pennlinks greens and I have not used any but I have heard a little about it but not too much about the results. Anyone out there have any experience with this? Thanks, hope everyone had a good season. Mark Mowrey.

   
   
   
   
5. Wahlin Scott B

   
   9/29/2013 9:09 AM

   We used to spray a lot of GroSafe activated charcoal years ago. The response of the turf was always so much more that what you could expect from an increase in soil temperature.

   
   
   
   
6. Michael Rogers

   

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   9/29/2013 1:09 PM

   Hi, I was wondering 1200 ppm´s where.
   
   In soil solution, in greenhouse atmosphere. I think "Hocus pocus" was a Yes song when I was in university before the industrial revolution. Photosynthesis increases pH where respiration ( production of CO2 ) reduces it.
   
   My line of thinking goes more in this direction : copy and paste
   http://dge.stanford.edu/SCOPE/SCOPE_51/ ... 07-132.pdf

   
   
   
   
7. Timothy Walker

   

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   9/29/2013 5:09 PM

   Hi mark,
   
   I used turfscreen last year in northern NJ and did not see any benefit. This season I used green pig from Grigg brothers at various rates on greens tees and fairways with positive results.

   
   
   
   
8. Mowrey Mark S

   
   9/29/2013 5:09 PM

   Thanks Tim, turfscreen was the one I had heard about. A couple of guys have been playing around with it in central and north Ar. I have 30 and 40+ year old bent grns. and came thru this season well but always looking for a new tool.

   
   
   
   
9. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   9/29/2013 7:09 PM

   If you are using pigments to reduce wilt, you probably want to look at the attached research. Not that these products don't have their place, but you may be doing more harm then good in the heat of summer....
   
   http://gcmdigital.gcsaa.org/i/145920/41

   
   
   
   
10. Mowrey Mark S

    
    9/30/2013 5:09 AM

    Nope, no pigments ever. Just revolution for LDS and fine tuning irrig. heads for more or less water. Will look at that info though, thanks for the post Andy. Mark.

    
    
    
    
11. Larry Allan

    

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    9/30/2013 5:09 AM

    Michael Rogers said: Hi, I was wondering 1200 ppm´s where.
    
    In soil solution, in greenhouse atmosphere. I think "Hocus pocus" was a Yes song when I was in university before the industrial revolution. Photosynthesis increases pH where respiration ( production of CO2 ) reduces it.
    
    My line of thinking goes more in this direction : copy and paste
    http://dge.stanford.edu/SCOPE/SCOPE_51/ ... 07-132.pdf

    
    No Sir, It was a band called Focus out of the Netherlands and along with Golden Earring produced some pretty fine music

    
    
    
    
12. Michael Rogers

    

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    9/30/2013 1:09 PM

    Hey Larry,
    
    Thanks, I am listening to it now as the 975,501 person on Spotify. My roomate at Notre Dame used to play it several times a day. I am good for another 40 years. It was Fragile by Yes, Hocus Pocus, and Jethro Tull Thick as a brick , I think. He never stopped playing them over and over.
    
    Yes, Jethro Tull, Elton John in bluejean overalls all played during my freshman year, 1971, along with many others.
    
    Spotify is incredible to hunt golden oldies and new stuff too.
    
    Saludos Michael