Rust


Pathogen:

Puccinia spp.

Host:

Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue

Environmental Requirements:

slowed growth from low fertility, cool weather

Stand Symptoms:

non-patterned yellowing

Plant Symptoms:

leaves yellowed around pustules

Fungal Signs:

pustules and rust colored spore masses on the leaves and stems

Environmental Modification:

balanced N-P-K fertilization, mow every week

Plant Resistance:

plant resistant varieties

 

 

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