Two for One? Value of Fungicides Targeting Soilborne Pathogens for Foliar Disease Control on Golf Putting Greens

By Daniel Earlywine

Research Specialist • University of Missouri

By Lee Miller

Associate Professor and Director, Integrated Pest Management • University of Missouri

Preventive applications are made to putting greens to protect roots from soilborne diseases such as fairy ring, take-all patch, and summer patch. New fungicide chemistries are put to the test in this season-long study investigating two watered in applications and season-long sequential applications for disease control on bentgrass in the transition zone.