A disease of lawns in the late summer and autumn months, especially in lawns of low fertility, especially Nitrogen.
Identification
This disease is now thought to be a combination or complex of two fungal species:
1. L.fuciformis – Red Thread – where the red needles are present
2. A.fuciformis – Pink Patch – where the pink mycelium is present
Red Thread is a very common turf disease. It occurs during mid to late summer and autumn and can persist into mild winters, especially if the weather is humid and damp. As with any other lawn disease, early and correct diagnosis is important.
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