Tag: Pythium

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Researchers test the limits of biological Pythium control

A research trial established in the summer of 2022 aimed to evaluate the impact of biological product applications on Pythium root rot. ...

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Revisiting the research projects we highlighted in 2023

December 18, 2023 By
As 2023 winds to a close, it’s time to look back at the list of great research articles we logged for Golfdom this year. ...

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What fungicides control Pythium root rot on creeping bentgrass greens the best?

NC State experts share findings from three Pythium root rot experiments conducted on creeping bentgrass at their Turfgrass Field Lab. ...

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Off the Record: Behind the scenes of alternative pest management research

July 24, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., takes a look back at the USGA's research into alternative pest management methods to control Pythium and more. ...

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Photos by: MiGCSA (A); Jim Kerns, Ph.D., NC State University (b, c, d)

Why it’s critical to stay vigilant during Pythium season

July 24, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares some tips on how to monitor and treat Pythium disease, a common problem that affects golf courses worldwide. ...

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Wisdom from Waco: Why a scanner can be a helpful tool for supers

January 27, 2023 By
Jim Moore explains how scanners are often overlooked but can be a helpful tool for supers for pest and disease identification. ...

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