Managing take-all root rot curatively

Take-all root rot has become a common problem on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens in the transition zone, but you can take steps to protect turf from other stresses and facilitate recovery once favorable growing conditions return.

Pump up your disease control with superintendent and researcher insights

As we reach the end of 2020, we wanted to reflect on success stories of how superintendents maintained healthy turf conditions. Throughout the year, Syngenta partnered with Golf Course Industry and Golfdom magazines to showcase effective turfgrass solutions, including how superintendents and researchers alike used them to control tough turf diseases.

Proper planning is essential for protecting your turf from the myriad of pests that can attack during the season. In addition to pests, turf is also frequently subjected to abiotic stresses like heat, drought, traffic and shade.

Every season of the year is fraught with its own list of diseases that can impact golf course management. Fall in particular can be problematic, especially where diseases like dollar spot, leaf spot and rusts are concerned.