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Pink Snow Mold on Turfgrass
URL: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/pinksnowmold/pinksnowmold.htm

Description:
Explains pink snow, a phenomenon in which wild grass underlying snow is affected by the fungus Microdochium nivale, causing snow to have a "pinkish cast." Discusses treatment and fungicides, and includes pictures. From the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic at Cornell University.

Publisher:
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, Cornell University

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Grasses -- Diseases and pests
Lawns
Snow mold

LII Database Information:
Record 20468 created by Karen Schneider on 01/27/2006
Last modification on 01/31/2006
Published: 02/02/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20468