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Understanding Wetting Agents in Golf Turf by Darren Tan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Wetting agents, also known as surfactants, are chemicals that reduce the surface tension of water and allow water to spread more easily over surfaces. They work by having both a water-soluble group and an oil-soluble hydrocarbon chain, which allows them to bond with both water and organic coatings on soil particles. Most wetting agents used in turfgrass are nonionic surfactants as they are not affected by hard water. When applied, wetting agents help water penetrate soils more readily and reduce localized d
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- Darren Tan
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- EN