Which turf disease is identified in the material?

Which turf disease is identified in the material?

• A. Dollar Spot decay
• B. Slime Mold
• C. Thatch Buildup
• D. Brown Patch

Answer: (A)

Turf disease identification relies on recognizing the distinctive appearance of the lesions on the grass. The material describes small, circular spots about the size of a dollar, which is the hallmark feature of Dollar Spot. These tiny, coin-like lesions typically have a pale tan center and may show a narrow yellow halo, often on cool-season grasses under leaf wetness or low nitrogen. This pattern is distinct from Brown Patch, which forms larger, irregular patches in warm, humid conditions; Slime Mold is not a typical turf disease of the leaf blades but a transient organism you might see on organic matter or mulch; and Thatch Buildup is not a disease at all but a thick organic layer under the turf that can harbor problems. So the described symptoms align with Dollar Spot.

Turf disease identification relies on recognizing the distinctive appearance of the lesions on the grass. The material describes small, circular spots about the size of a dollar, which is the hallmark feature of Dollar Spot. These tiny, coin-like lesions typically have a pale tan center and may show a narrow yellow halo, often on cool-season grasses under leaf wetness or low nitrogen. This pattern is distinct from Brown Patch, which forms larger, irregular patches in warm, humid conditions; Slime Mold is not a typical turf disease of the leaf blades but a transient organism you might see on organic matter or mulch; and Thatch Buildup is not a disease at all but a thick organic layer under the turf that can harbor problems. So the described symptoms align with Dollar Spot.