Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Turfgrass Disease

As temperatures and humidity rise, turfgrass diseases can become a serious problem, Anthracnose is one of these warm season diseases.  This disease can cause major turf  loss and is slow to recover.  In the above picture, Basal Rot Anthracnose is prevalent..  This disease is caused by poor drainage, low height of cut, low levels of nitrogen and a compacted soil profile.  Poa annua is most susceptable.

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