Take-all patch

Take all patch, bermudagrass decline, paspalum decline and kikuyugrass decline

The fungus Gaeumannomyces causes several diseases that attack the roots of cool– and warm–season turf, including:

- bermudagrass decline - take-all patch - kikuyugrass decline and paspalum decline

If the growth of Gaeumannomyces is not controlled, roots, stolons and rhizomes will eventually die, and the dead tissue will begin to rot, turning brown and black. However, above–ground symptoms may take a while to show up, especially in high mown turf,…