Foliar disease severity, like this brown patch on HGT bluegrass, have increased in the past few weeks. Black layer caused by stagnant water is a consistently observed issue this season. Heat, Pythium blight, and brown patch causing problems on tall fescue. Placing water droplets on an exposed greens core can reveal LDS problems. Bermudagrass is being affected by winterkill and spring dead spot in some areas.

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The Mizzou Turf Diagnostic Lab as part of the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic provides identification of turf problems, and suggests management practices to aid recovery. Click on the Turf Diagnostics link to access the submission form and instructions for submitting a sample, or visit the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic for more information.