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Correlation of thatch thickness with mat thickness determinant in carbon accumulation

Moderate carbon accumulation in the soil has the positive effect on the turf that it is resilient and provides proper cushioning of ball impact, wear resistance and protection against extreme weather conditions. It also provides buffer capacity for water and nutrients in the soil. Sportsfields.info was recently granted access to the first results of a nine year study into this topic.

16 Jul 2025

The accumulation of carbon in different soil layers under turf, related to the quantity and quality of biomass formation by a wide spectrum of grass (sub)species and varieties under sustainable management, is relatively unstudied. Yet, a good understanding of carbon…

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