- 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
