Field Resistance of Festuca Rubra Varieties to Red Thread (Laetisaria Fuciformis)

Impact of fertilisers on five turfgrass mixtures for football pitches under natural conditions

“…In recent years, this fungus has become more common and widespread in Europe (Berestetski et al 2002). The turfgrass species most susceptible to red thread disease are the perennial ryegrass (Cagaš et al 2010;Curk et al 2017), Kentucky bluegrass and red fescue (Berestetski et al 2002). According to known data, the fungus most commonly occurs on older and poorly maintained turfgrass (Cagaš et al 2010).…”

“…The turfgrass species most susceptible to red thread disease are the perennial ryegrass (Cagaš et al 2010;Curk et al 2017), Kentucky bluegrass and red fescue (Berestetski et al 2002). According to known data, the fungus most commonly occurs on older and poorly maintained turfgrass (Cagaš et al 2010). The development of the disease is favoured by mild temperatures (15-25 °C) and high humidity.…”