“Cucumbers are supposed to be the most susceptible to pythium, but we were seeing as much or more damping off on watermelon,” said Anthony Keinath, research and Extension pathologist in Clemson’s Plant and Environmental Sciences Department.
CucCAP vegetable pathologist, Anthony Keinath, reported on pythium at last winter’s Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention. Research at Clemson University has identified some of the pythium species that most commonly cause root and stem rot in cucurbits. This information can help researchers screen cultivars for resistance and may help growers tailor control programs.
