Symptoms
& Signs: |
Leaf lesions begin as tiny, olive-green to brown spots
Lesions enlarge to form irregularly-shaped blotches or
spots, bleached to brown in color
Overall Symptoms
Distinct, brown, circular patches (1-2")
Diffuse thinning
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Grasses
Affected: |
Bermudagrass
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Causal
Agent(s): |
Fungus: Helminthosporium spp.
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Time of
Occurence: |
Varies from later winter through fall
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Conditions that
Favor Disease: |
Cool or warm, wet weather depending upon the
Helminthosporium species
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