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Identification, Biology, and Management of Goosegrass [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] in Florida Turfgrasses

Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald


Release Date: 2/4/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ag483-2025

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication is a tool to aid turfgrass professionals, Extension specialists, and clientele in the identification and management of goosegrass in Florida turfgrasses. Written by Pawel Petelewicz and Gregory E. MacDonald, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, February 2025.

About this Publication

This document is SS-AGR-488, a publication of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Pawel Petelewicz, assistant professor, Department of Agronomy; and Gregory E. MacDonald, professor, Department of Agronomy; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Petelewicz, P., & MacDonald, G. E. (2025). Identification, Biology, and Management of Goosegrass [Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.] in Florida Turfgrasses. EDIS, 2025(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag483-2025

Authors

Pawel Petelewicz
Pawel Petelewicz
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, turfgrass weed science, UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy

Greg MacDonald
Greg MacDonald
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, weed science and international agronomy, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department,  Gainesville, FL 

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Eleusine indica

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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

All chemicals should be used in accordance with directions on the manufacturer's label.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.

Products should be used according to label instructions and safety equipment required on the label and by federal or state law should be employed. Pesticide registrations may change, so it is the responsibility of the user to ascertain if a pesticide is registered by the appropriate state and federal agencies for its intended use.