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Necrotic ring spot on turfgrass.

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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Spring dead spot of bermudagrass.

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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Cover art for publication EQ500

Protecting Water Quality During Lawn Establishment and Renovation

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Establishing a healthy lawn enhances your landscape and benefits the environment. Learn best practices to protect water quality during lawn establishment.

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Yellow patch of creeping bentgrass.

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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Cover art for publication MX1141

Biology and Management of Common Ragweed

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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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Cover art for publication MX1136

Biology and Management of Horseweed

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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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Diagnosing turfgrass disease.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 02

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Learn to diagnose turfgrass diseases by identifying host plants, assessing environmental conditions, and observing damage patterns for effective management.

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Cover art for publication G6706

Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns

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Zoysiagrass is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun. It can be established in several ways. Learn how to establish and care for a zoysiagrass lawn in this guide.

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Brown patch.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 05

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Brown patch is a sheath- and leaf-blighting summer disease that is common on tall fescue and bentgrass. It is particularly severe on tall fescue. With increased use of tall fescue in urban and commercial landscapes, brown patch has become a significant management problem.

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Dollar spot.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 08

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Learn to identify and manage dollar spot, a common turfgrass disease affecting bentgrass and bluegrass, with symptoms, conditions, and control methods.

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Cover art for publication G6749

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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Gray leaf spot.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 11

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Gray leaf spot, also called blast, occurs in most areas of the country where perennial ryegrass is grown. Disease development is sporadic with little or no disease development in some years. Nevertheless, the potential destructiveness of gray leaf spot forces many turfgrass managers to apply preventive fungicide applications every year.

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Leaf and sheath spot of Kentucky bluegrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 14

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Rhizoctonia zeae forms pink to orange bulbils (resting structures). The fungus has been observed with increasing frequency since the early 2000s.

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Cover art for publication G6770

Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields

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Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences

Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture

Brad S. Fresenburg
Department of Horticulture

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Pythium foliar blight on perennial ryegrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 17

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Pythium foliar blight is one of the most feared turfgrass diseases, because the disease develops rapidly during periods of high temperature and high relative humidity. If left untreated, extensive loss of turf can occur in a few days.

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Summer patch on Kentucky bluegrass lawn.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 20

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Summer patch, sometimes referred to as frogeye patch, is a destructive disease of Kentucky bluegrass maintained for golf course fairways, green surrounds, parks and residential landscapes

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Cover art for publication MX1137

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.

Reviewed by Kevin Bradley
Division of Plant Sciences

Dawn Nordby, University of Illinois
Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University
Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri

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Yellow tuft in zoysiagrass.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 23

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Yellow tuft is a cool-season disease that is commonly observed on creeping bentgrass and intensively managed Kentucky bluegrass.

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Cover art for publication IPM1029

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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Cover art for publication MP711

Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases

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This guide details pecan insect pests and diseases that can cause economic losses to Missouri producers.

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Cover art for publication G6700

Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Establishment and Renovation

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Learn how to successfully establish or renovate cool-season grass lawns with proper soil preparation, seeding techniques, and essential fertilization steps.

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Anthracnose basal rot.

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 03

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Guidelines on managing turfgrass diseases, focusing on key prevention strategies such as proper fertilization, mowing, and fungicide use.

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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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Cover art for publication G6805

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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Cover art for publication G4448

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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