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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 15
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Microdochium patch is most common on new bentgrass greens under cover or in situations where nitrogen fertility was high going into the winter.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 18
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Rust occurs to some extent on all turfgrasses, but the rust fungi are generally host specific. Rust is most severe on susceptible cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and zoysiagrass. Rust symptoms usually appear in late August to early September and continue through the fall months.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 21
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Take-all patch of creeping bentgrass is a soilborne disease caused by a darkly pigmented, ectotrophic root-infecting fungus. The disease is most common on new greens. It also occurs on reconstructed greens, especially when methyl bromide had been used in the renovation.
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Biology and Management of Waterhemp
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Understanding Glyphosate to Increase Performance
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases
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This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 04
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Ascochyta leaf blight results in the rapid development of large irregularly shaped, straw-colored patches on Kentucky bluegrass and occasionally on tall fescue and perennial ryegrass during the summer. Because Ascochyta spp. are primarily foliar pathogens, diseased turfgrass usually recovers relatively quickly.
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Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns
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Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 07
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Dead spot is a disease of new sand-based bentgrass greens or renovated greens where methyl bromide was used in the renovation. The disease first occurs one to four years after construction or renovation, gradually disappearing one to three years after its first occurrence.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 10
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Fairy ring is caused by more than 60 basidiomycete fungi, including those producing the familiar puffballs and toadstools. The rings result from the activities of these fungi growing radially through the thatch or soil, rather than from a direct parasitic relationship with the turfgrass.
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Natural Lawn Care
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Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 13
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Large patch is a cool-season disease of warm-season grasses. Symptoms are most common when these grasses are either entering or coming out of dormancy.
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Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields
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Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 16
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Necrotic ring spot is a destructive disease of Kentucky bluegrass, but may also occur on red fescue and annual bluegrass. The disease is particularly damaging to bluegrass.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 19
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Spring dead spot is a destructive disease of common bermudagrass and bermudagrass hybrids throughout the northern range of its adaptation in the U.S.
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 22
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Yellow patch is a cool-season disease that occurs on bentgrass and annual bluegrass putting greens and sometimes on higher-gut Kentucky bluegrass.
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Sewer Line Chemical Root Control (Category 5B)
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This manual contains information that applicators must be familiar with to become a certified sewer line root control applicator.
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Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
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Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
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Controlling Nuisance Moles
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Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.
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Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri
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Raccoons have adapted to urban areas, causing damage to property and posing health risks. Learn how to manage and prevent raccoon problems.
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Controlling Vole Damage in No-Till Corn and Soybeans
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Voles in no-till fields can reduce corn and soybean stands by up to 100%. Learn to identify damage and manage vole populations before planting.
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Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage
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Armadillos are becoming more common in Missouri. Visit our site for our Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage resource.
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Controlling Rodents After a Flood
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Flooding displaces many rodents from their natural habitat. As a result, these animals are seeking areas that can provide food and shelter, such as homes, sheds, barns and other buildings.
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Controlling Nuisance Pigeons
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Controlling Nuisance Muskrats in Missouri Ponds and Lakes
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Muskrats can damage ponds and crops through burrowing and feeding. This guide outlines effective control methods.