Ascochyta Blight Turf

Ascochyta Blight Turf. Outbreaks are closely tied to high rainfall or irrigation. Walk to a damaged area in your lawn and look for blades that show specific signs of ascochyta:

Ascochyta leaf blight can be induced by plant stresses such as drought and low fertility. Ascochyta leaf blight, a common turf disease, has become increasingly prevalent in lawns around the cedar rapids area due to favorable weather conditions.