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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Influence of steam-treated grass clippings on grass growth, drainage water quality and soil microbial properties in a simulated golf course

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Pages 489-498 | Received 17 Dec 2006, Accepted 21 Mar 2007, Published online: 17 Dec 2010

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