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Author(s):Farrar, James J.
Author Affiliation:Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, California State University, Fresno
Title:Fairy ring: Fantasy or nightmare?
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 40, No. 6, November/December 2002, p. 18-20.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Fairy rings; Fungi; Life cycle; Disease profile; Symptoms; Color; Thatch; Thatch control; Golf greens; Fungus control; Fungicides; Golf courses; Crinipellis; QoI fungicides
USGA Green Section Keywords: Golf Greens: Management; Irrigation
Abstract/Contents:Explains that "fairy ring of turfgrass is actually caused by mushroom-forming fungi growing and reproducing in the soil" and that "although at least 60 species of fungi have been reported to form fairy rings, fairy ring in any one particular location is caused by only one species of fungus," generally one of the genera Marasmius or Lepiota. Describes the symptoms of fairy ring, including "mushrooms, dark green rings, and rings of dying turf." Describes the life cycle of fungi. Explains that "fairy ring fungi thrive on organic matter that contains high amounts of lignin, such as thatch, peat moss, sawdust, wood chips, and bark" and that "if thatch is not properly managed by regularcore aerification, vertical mowing, and sand topdressing, then a high-lignin habitat for fairy ring is created." States that "recently constructed greens also are a good habitat for fairy ring since they are typically constructed of a combination of sand and peat moss." Profiles fairy ring infestation of turf, focusing on symptoms and the physiology of the fungi that contributes to these symptoms. Discusses the management of fairy ring, focusing on management practices that can help cosmetically improve the areas affected by fairy ring. Describes treatment with strobulurin fungicides like ProStar and Heritage. Concludes that "management of fairy ring consists primarily of prevention and judicious use of strobulurin fingicides when symptoms appear."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: Fairy Rings
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Farrar, J. J. 2002. Fairy ring: Fantasy or nightmare?. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 40(6):p. 18-20.
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