{"id":13492,"date":"2020-04-30T16:15:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T20:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquatrolscompany.com\/abiotic-vs-biotic-stress\/"},"modified":"2020-04-30T16:15:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T20:15:15","slug":"abiotic-vs-biotic-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquatrolscompany.com\/en-in\/abiotic-vs-biotic-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Abiotic vs Biotic Stress Problems: How to Differentiate &#038; Diagnose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Turfgrass injury and damage is caused by either abiotic or\nbiotic factors. Some examples of abiotic factors or stressors include extreme weather\/temperatures,\nsoil compaction, nutrients\/light, excess or deficient water, and adverse\ncultural practices. On the flipside, biotic stressors include living factors\nsuch as fungi, bacteria, viruses and pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the differentiation between the two stressors may\nseem evident, the damage caused by both categories can often look very similar.\nDue to this, even when symptoms are closely observed an accurate diagnosis can be\ndifficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So What Are Some Differentiating Characteristics of Abiotic &amp; Biotic Stressors?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abiotic damage occurs on numerous plant species while biotic disease problems are more limited to a specific species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abiotic damage does not spread to other plants over time, while biotic diseases can spread throughout a single plant and neighboring plants of the same species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abiotic diseases do not show presence of disease signs whereas biotic diseases sometimes show physical signs of a pathogen, like fungal growth, nematode cysts, or the presence of insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a Step-by-Step Approach to Diagnosing <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to accurately diagnose problems on your turf,\nexperts at the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/\">University of Georgia\nExtension<\/a> say it\u2019s important to take a step-by-step approach to separate abiotic\nand biotic causes. (see steps below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aquatrolscompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steps-1-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7045 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/aquatrolscompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steps-1-9.png 600w, https:\/\/aquatrolscompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steps-1-9-300x500.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/1000;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Within our portfolio of products, we have a multitude of\nproducts that can help work against three of the most common reasons for\nabiotic disorders or diseases on turfgrass: nutrients deficiencies, temperature\nextremes and moisture extremes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Products in our water management line, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/zipline\/\">Zipline<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/flex\/\">Aqueduct Flex<\/a>, help to combat the latter\nof those two reasons by helping to evenly distribute water throughout the soil\nprofile and providing increased protection against localized dry spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, products in our <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/redox\/\">TurfRX line<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/oxycal\/\">OxyCal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/naturecur\/\">NatureCur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/k-plus-micro-crystal\/\">K+ Micro Crystal<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/si\/\">Si<\/a>, help to defend against abiotic stress\nbefore it even occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to tackle biotic stressors on your turf, our <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/actives\/\">active ingredient line<\/a> can also provide solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em> To learn more about all of our product lines and how they can help you address abiotic or biotic problems on your turf, visit our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/aquatrols.com\/\"><em>product pages<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turfgrass injury and damage is caused by either abiotic or biotic factors. Some examples of abiotic factors or stressors include extreme weather\/temperatures, soil compaction, nutrients\/light, excess or deficient water, and adverse cultural practices. On the flipside, biotic stressors include living factors such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and pests. 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