Thunderstorms could trigger an outbreak of Brown Patch, with increasingly hot, wet summers increasing the risk of infection on fine turf surfaces. Ruth Mann provides advice on what to look out for, and the optimum ITM measures to minimise damage.
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Anthracnose can be clearly visible as black rot patches on affected sports turf. Ruth Mann warns that as weather warms up, foliar attacks will be the precursor to damaging basal symptoms.
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Ruth Mann provides the latest advice for spring turf renovation, with over seeding and fertilser recommendations.
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Fusarium Patch, or microdochium patch has become widespread on all amenity turf surfaces over the mild winter. Most turf managers are now looking for currative solutions and to stop further spread before spring growth can repair the damage.
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With the recent warm, wet weather, red thread is now widespread on many grassed areas. More recently it has been affecting areas normally considered to have sufficient fertility.
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