We have accumulated over 2" of rain in the last two days. The rain and lightning have both been factors in the greening of the golf course. Lightning can play a significant role in the nitrogen cycle.
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| significant standing water on the right side of #2 |
During a storm, lightning converts nitrogen in the atmosphere (N2) to a plant usable form (NH4 or NO3). The rain mixes with the nitrogen and falls to the earth where it is absorbed by the soil. The nitrogen is used by the plant immediately in several metabolic processes resulting in a much greener plant.
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photo of #17 taken 4/10/13
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| photo of #17 taken 4/3/13 |
