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Author(s):Fidanza, Michael
Author Affiliation:Pennsylvania State University
Title:Preliminary investigation on the epidemiology of fairy ring in turfgrass
Section:Grant-in-aid research program
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Source:2010 Turfgrass and Environmental Research Summary. 2010, p. 35.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Basidiomycota; Disease identification; Fairy rings; Hydrophobic soils; Localized dry spots; Mushrooms; Mycelium; Symptoms; Temperatures; Visual evaluation; Weather patterns
Abstract/Contents:Presents a study initiated during 2009 with the primary objectives to "(1) develop a technique to facilitate the successful isolation of fairy ring-causing basidiomycete organisms from a turf/soil sample," "(2) develop a technique to induce the vegetative mycelium from fairy ring-causing basidiomycetes to produce a basidiocarp (i.e. [that is], fruiting body or mushroom) that could be used to accurately identify the organism," and "(3) examine weather conditions associated with the appearance of fairy ring symptoms in turf." Details methods and materials used during the experiment, noting that "the soil mix was subjected to a series of wet/dry cycles to induce fungal colonization of the soil mix and eventually produce a basidiocarp or mushroom." Reports that fairy ring symptoms "corresponded to a period of low rainfall from June 17 through July 9, higher than normal rain activity from July 10 through July 19, then another dry cycle from July 20 through mid-August." Concludes that "destructive, or type I, fairy ring symptoms are often seen during periods of heat/drought stress, often associated with hot/humid weather, and may be exacerbated by repeated wet/dry weather patterns."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: Fairy Rings
See Also:Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2009-05-397
Note:Published as a part of USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online, December 1 2010, Vol. 9, No. 23
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USGA Summary Points:Basidiomycete fungi attributed to fairy ring symptoms in turfgrasses are difficult to isolate from the soil and thatch of affected turf areas, although progress is being made in this area. Techniques are being tested to develop a reliable and rapid procedure to identify the species of the fairy ring-causing basidiomycete, and thus may lead to improved recommendations for control. Destructive, or type I, fairy ring symptoms are often seen during periods of heat/drought stress, often associated with hot/humid weather and may be exacerbated by repeated wet/dry weather patterns.
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Fidanza, M. 2010. Preliminary investigation on the epidemiology of fairy ring in turfgrass. Turfgrass Environ. Res. Summ. p. 35.
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