Turfgrass Science and Management, fourth edition, is designed to teach students about the full scope of information in the turfgrass industry. Content in this up-to-date version has been added to expand upon the sports field industry; discussion of new developments in grass cultivars, soil drainage, fertilization, water, and pesticide use are also included. In addition mowing, plant growth regulators, the golf course industry, and business management have been added to strengthen the text. The images that are provided have been updated and are now in full- color reinforcing the content within the text, especially as it relates to plant identification. Benefits: * New chapter has been added expanding on the management of Sports Turf * NEW Expanded coverage of available cool season and warm season turfgrasses * NEW Images throughout the text have been updated and are now displayed in full color * NEW Updated coverage of fertilization, pesticides, plant regulators, diseases, insect pests, and golf course management * NEW New trends in soil drainage, irrigation, and mowing techniques are covered in this new edition.