Diseases

Plant diseases can be caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, oomycetes, nematodes, or environmental factors. Common diseases in Georgia gardens include powdery mildew, root rot, rust, early blight, and bacterial wilt.

Resources

Diseases

Georgia Pest Management Handbook. University of Georgia Extension Special Bulletin 48-10, p. 114-125
Williams-Woodward, J., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2024
Georgia Pest Management Handbook. University of Georgia Extension Special Bulletin 48-11, p. 128-132
Martinez, A., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2024
Georgia Pest Management Handbook. University of Georgia Extension Special Bulletin 48-12, p. 149-156
Dutta, B., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2024
Common Landscape Diseases of Georgia (Bulletin No. 1238)
Williams-Woodward, J. & Martinez, A., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2020
Landscape Basics: Crop Rotation and Cultural Practices Help Reduce Diseases in Seasonal Color Beds (Bulletin No. 1423)
Pennisi, B. & Williams-Woodward, J., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Turfgrass Diseases of Georgia: Identification and Control (Bulletin No. 1233)
Burpee, L.L. & Martinez, A., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2020
Abiotic Injuries and Disorders of Turfgrasses in Georgia (Bulletin 1258)
Martinez, A., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2023
Centipede Decline (Bulletin 1258)
Martinez, A. & Waltz, C., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Disease of Leyland Cypress in the Landscape (Bulletin 1229)
Martinez, A. & Williams-Woodward, J., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2023
Dollar Spot of Turfgrasses in Georgia: Identification and Control (Circular 1091)
Martinez, A., Toal, K., Vermeer, B., & Little, E., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Gray Leaf Spot in Georgia Turfgrass: Identification and Control (Circular 1116)
Martinez, A., Gardner, D.M., Price, J., & Little, E., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Take-All Root Rot of Warm-Season Grasses (Circular 1102)
Martinez, A., Gardner, D.M., Price, J., & Little, E., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Identification and Control of Microdochium (Fusarium) Patch in Turfgrass in Georgia (Circular 1265)
Martinez, A., & Bahri, B., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2023
Identification and Control of Spring Dead Spot in Georgia (Circular 1012)
Martinez, A., & Waltz, C., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2022
Ten Steps to a Healthier Home Lawn (Circular 1009)
Waltz, C., & Martinez, A., University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2024