Ryegrass and rapid blight
December 6, 2008
Are there ryegrass varieties that can resist rapid blight? Several people have inquired about which varieties were so severely damaged by rapid blight, as described in our November 24, 2008 Update.
The varieties described in our 11/24 Update were Applaud II, Soprano, and Integra II, all respectable performers with moderate gray leaf spot resistance. However, there is nothing known at this time about the ability of these varieties, or other ryegrass varieties, to resist rapid blight.
Ryegrass resistance or tolerance…