In Central Florida, Cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV) incidence is very low.
In Southwest Florida, CuLCrV, Squash Vein Yellowing Virus (SqVYV) and Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus (CYSDV) were diagnosed by the UF/IFAS Plant Pathologist at SWFREC. All of these were observed in older watermelon fields. Read about Virus management
In Southwest Florida,Gummy stem blight (Didymella bryoniae) was reported on watermelons, overall level is moderate to low, yet it is increasing. Read about Gummy Stem Blight
In Central Florida, reports indicate incidence of Cucurbit downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) is increasing.
In Southwest Florida: Very low infestation levels were reported by several field scouts. Read about managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew
