Which statement best characterizes Type 2 fairy ring?

Which statement best characterizes Type 2 fairy ring?

• A. Includes turf death and are most common on sand-based putting greens.
• B. Displays a ring of lush dark green turf and may or may not have fungal fruiting structures.
• C. Develops a ring of fruiting bodies with no visible effect on the turfgrass.
• D. Requires immediate fungicide application.

Answer: (B)

Type 2 fairy ring is defined by a visible ring of unusually lush, dark-green turf. This green halo happens because the fungal colonies beneath the surface boost growth in the ring area, often by altering nutrient availability or moisture. You may also see that the interior of the ring isn’t affected as dramatically, and fruiting bodies (mushrooms) along the ring may or may not be present. That combination—a striking green ring with variable or absent fruiting bodies and no guaranteed turf death inside—is what makes this description the best fit. Compared to other types, turf death inside the ring is typical of Type 1, and a ring that consists mainly of fruiting bodies with little or no turf change describes Type 3. Immediate fungicide application isn’t a universal fix for Type 2; management tends to focus on cultural adjustments (like irrigation and nitrogen levels) and simple sanitation (removing visible sporophores if desired).

Type 2 fairy ring is defined by a visible ring of unusually lush, dark-green turf. This green halo happens because the fungal colonies beneath the surface boost growth in the ring area, often by altering nutrient availability or moisture. You may also see that the interior of the ring isn’t affected as dramatically, and fruiting bodies (mushrooms) along the ring may or may not be present. That combination—a striking green ring with variable or absent fruiting bodies and no guaranteed turf death inside—is what makes this description the best fit.

Compared to other types, turf death inside the ring is typical of Type 1, and a ring that consists mainly of fruiting bodies with little or no turf change describes Type 3. Immediate fungicide application isn’t a universal fix for Type 2; management tends to focus on cultural adjustments (like irrigation and nitrogen levels) and simple sanitation (removing visible sporophores if desired).