leaf spot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by discolored often circular spots on the leaves
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Alternaria has leaf spots, while black rot is detected by the yellow triangles on the leaves.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
When: Summer during times of high humidity Susceptible grasses: Many grasses are susceptible, but gray leaf spot is especially common in St. Augustinegrass and perennial ryegrass lawns.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
New lawns are susceptible to fungal leaf spots; apply a fungicide to help reduce decline.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Gray leaf spot is a fungal disease that shows up in hot weather.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
When: Summer during times of high humidity Susceptible grasses: Many grasses are susceptible, but gray leaf spot is especially common in St. Augustinegrass and perennial ryegrass lawns.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
New lawns are susceptible to fungal leaf spots; apply a fungicide to help reduce decline.
38.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Gray leaf spot is a fungal disease that shows up in hot weather.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
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“Leaf spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spot. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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