Horticulture
Limitations and Adoption Strategies for Biological Management of Turfgrass Pathogens
Publication Date
Summer 6-6-2023
Publication Number
LGP 1166
Summary
There is an increasing desire among the public for reducing the use of synthetic pesticides in turfgrass management. Biological control organisms can be used to manage turfgrass diseases, but their widespread adoption remains minimal due to their inconsistent nature. Overcoming these inconsistencies and implementing biologicals for management of turfgrass diseases will require frequent, high-rate applications, an understanding that they cannot directly replace synthetic fungicides, and an integrated pest management plan.
Publication Type
Guide / Booklet
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
golf course superintendents, landscape professionals, sports field managers
Recommended Citation
Roberts JA, Doherty JR. Limitations and Adoption Strategies for Biological Management of Turfgrass Pathogens. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2023 Jun. LGP 1166. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/limitations-and-adoption-strategies-for-biological-management-of-turfgrass-pathogens/.
