A mechanistic understanding of soil microbial biomass and N dynamics following turfgrass
clipping addition is central to understanding turfgrass ecology. New leaves represent a …

Understanding the chronological changes in soil microbial properties of turfgrass
ecosystems is important from both the ecological and management perspectives. We …

Nitrogen loss from fertilized turf has been a concern for decades, with most research focused
on inorganic (NO 3−) leaching. The present work examined both inorganic and organic N …

Plant growth can be an important factor regulating seasonal variations of soil microbial
biomass and activity. We investigated soil microbial biomass, microbial respiration, net N …

Turf, consisting of closely spaced grasses and the subtending soil, is a unique ecosystem
subject to intense management. Yet soil organic matter accumulates quickly and reaches …

Turfgrass systems represent one major group of intensively managed ecosystems and a
potential carbon (C) sink. Turfgrass management practices critically influence C inputs to …

Highly managed turfgrass systems accumulate considerable soil organic C, which supports
a diverse and robust soil microbial community. Degradation of this soil organic C is …

Turfgrass systems contribute to the loading of reactive N to water and air via runoff, leaching,
and gas emission. Yet, a comprehensive approach has never been developed to assess N …

A diverse soil microbial community is an important measure of sustainable land use.
Turfgrasses are usually managed as a monostand, which may result in reduced soil …

The stability of nitrogen within a turf‐soil ecosystem is important both for efficient turf
management and preventing the contamination of ground water by nitrate. The objective of …