Gaeumannomyces (Gay-man-o-myces)
January 1, 1999
The fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis causes several diseases that attack the roots of cool- and warm-season turf, including bermudagrass decline, take-all patch, spring dead spot, and a newly described decline on kikuyugrass and paspalum. These diseases have become more widespread due to stress-induced susceptibility that is caused by recent trends towards lower mowing heights and faster turfgrass conditions. At locations where diseases caused by Gaeumannomyces have caused significant damage, it will be necessary to implement stress reduction management practices as well…