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--Updates, Alerts, and News from the PDIO--

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April 2001

Slime Molds

 Although slime molds are not pathogenic to plants, they are highly conspicuous fungi that often seem to "magically" appear on mulch, plants, and turf overnight. The rapid appearance of these nuisance fungi is frequently a cause for misdirected alarm. These fungi have also been the source of countless stories and colorful names such as the "blob" and the "dog vomit fungus." Slime molds are easily recognized by their brightly colored structures. The most common slime molds on mulch appear as bright yellow, orange, or creamy tan irregular masses. Link to Slime Mold fact sheet. 

Winter Injury and Drying of Rhododendron

As a result of the weather this winter and of these past few years, many rhododendrons throughout Connecticut are exhibiting symptoms of winter injury and desiccation. Link to Winter Injury on woody Ornamentals fact sheet.