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What is causing straw colored patches in my lawn? I live in Colorado.

Last Updated: November 27, 2011

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In Colorado, turf with typical patch disease symptoms usually is infected by the fungus Ophiosphaerella korrae, the cause of necrotic ring spot (NRS). For more information please see the fact sheet "Necrotic Ring Spot in Turfgrass."

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