Anthracnose management: a comprehensive approach

Too often, our knowledge about pest management comes in a few small, jig-saw puzzle pieces that are somehow never quite enough to put a whole picture together. But now, thanks to the coordinated efforts of researchers around the country, the pieces of the anthracnose management picture are falling into place. A summary of our current state of knoweldge is presented below.

Roll, don't mow: Low mowing heights are a big factor in the development of anthracnose. Although high mowing heights…