Fungi/Diseases

Powdery Mildew is one of the most recognisable fungal diseases affecting ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruit crops and some turf species throughout Australia. It develops during warm days and...

Phytophthora root rot is a destructive soil-borne disease caused by several species of Phytophthora, most commonly Phytophthora cinnamomi. Although often referred to as a fungus, it is actually a water mould...

Pythium is a destructive water mould (oomycete), not a true fungus, that affects turfgrass throughout Australia. It develops rapidly during hot, humid weather when soils remain saturated and air circulation...

Red Thread is a common fungal disease affecting cool-season turfgrasses throughout Australia, including ryegrass, fescue, bentgrass and Kentucky bluegrass. It is most prevalent during cool, wet weather and in turf...

Rust is a common fungal disease affecting both cool-season and warm-season turfgrasses throughout Australia. It typically develops during mild, humid weather when turf growth is slow, particularly in nitrogen-deficient lawns....

Slime mould is not a true fungus or a turf disease, but a group of amoeba-like organisms (protists) that feed on decaying organic matter, bacteria and fungi in the thatch...

Spring Dead Spot is a root and crown disease that primarily affects warm-season turfgrasses, particularly couch (Cynodon spp.) and hybrid bermudagrass. Infection occurs during autumn when soil temperatures begin to...

Take-All Patch is a destructive fungal disease that attacks the roots, stolons and rhizomes of turfgrass, reducing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. It is most commonly found...