Rutgers Cooperative Extension
An unexpected sample walked into the laboratory at the end of last week. Net blotch, which is caused by the fungus Drechslera dictyoides, was subsequently diagnosed on a sample of turf-type tall fescue.
Net blotch leaf lesions on tall fescue. Photo: Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers PDL
Tan lesions due to the fungus Cladosporium variable on spinach. Photo: Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers PDL
Spinach samples were submitted to the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory today from a local organic grower. They were submitted for the diagnosis of a leaf spot disease, but closer evaluation revealed much more. [Read more…]
