Tag: Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

CitraBlue as a Lethal Viral Necrosis Replacement Turf: Consider This…..

by Samantha Murray
January 21, 2021

Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN) of Floratam St. Augustinegrass, caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus is a severe and very expensive landscape issue in southeastern Florida. It is also widespread in Pinellas County, Florida and occurs less frequently ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Certification, CitraBlue, Lawn, Lethal Viral Necrosis, St. Augustine, Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, Turf

Lethal Viral Necrosis of Floratam St. Augustinegrass: Also Called Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

by wlschall
January 19, 2018

Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN), caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, kills Floratam lawns within three years of infection. Floratam, by far is the most popular cultivar of St. Augustinegrass used in Florida. Cooler late summer/fall and winter temperatures ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Commercial Horticulture And Pest Management Updates, Floratam, Lawn, Lawn Virus, Lethal Viral Necrosis, Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, Turf

Mosaic Disease of St. Augustinegrass caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

by Amanda Hodges
November 10, 2014

From the UF-IFAS EDIS Article by Dr. Phil Harmon, UF Department of Plant Pathology: Mosaic disease of St. Augustinegrass was first reported in the 1960s in sugarcane producing areas of Palm Beach County, Florida. In the 10 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Mosaic Disease, St. Augustinegrass, Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

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