Disease Hotline Issue 16

Drought stressed turf. Photo provided by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware

Pithium damage. Photo found at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-109-W.pdf (Richard Latin Prof. of Pathology)

Close-up of Pythium on turf. Photo found at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-109-W.pdf (Richard Latin Prof. of Pathology)

Brown patch infesting turf. Photo found at: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/plantpath/extension/fact_sheets/Turfgrass_-_Managing_Brown_Patch_in_Tall_Fescue_Landscapes.htm

Maple showing signs of drought stress. Photo provided by: Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Pine showing drought stress. Photo provided by: Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org