Dollar Spot

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Department of Plant Science

Dollar spot is the number one disease of turfgrass around the world. Our lab investigates the biology of the pathogen as well as the epidemiology and management of the disease.

Fungicide Resistance

We seek to determine the scope of fungicide resistance in Sclerotinia homoeocarpa populations in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.