Bacterial Etiolation / Wilt
Also known as: Bacterial wilt
Pathogen: Acidovorax avenae, Xanthomonas translucens
Identification
Symptoms
- Abnormally elongated yellow-green shoots
- Irregular etiolated patches on putting greens
- Decline can follow during continued heat stress
- Season
- Jun, Jul, Aug
- Regions
- All Regions
- Turf Hosts
- Bentgrass, Annual Bluegrass
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This is identification help, not a diagnosis.
Symptoms described here can overlap between diseases and other causes (drought, wear,
nutrient deficiency). When you're not sure, or before applying any treatment, contact
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