Researchers studied the new mosaic symptomology and foliar distortion of new growth observed in Arizona and California on melon and watermelon.
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CucCAP scientists contribute to international effort to develop genomic search engine for horticultural crops
Dr. Wang and collaborating scientists contribute to an international effort to develop a genomic search engine for horticultural crops.
Ag-tech to diagnose disease
Quesada Lab, PhD student Mariana Prieto win the Trolinder Award for pursuing research aimed at plant disease detection.
South Carolina Grower Update | September 9, 2024
Conditions are quite dry across the state. Insect issues persist and viruses are common in cucurbits this season.
CucCAP scientists explore biorational fungicides to manage powdery mildew on winter squash
Dr. Elizabeth Indermaur and colleagues at Cornell University describe the concern about the increase on consumer demand for organic winter squash and experiments that evaluatie different fungicide alternatives including biologicals, botanicals, and minerals.
Michigan Cucurbit update | August 28, 2024
Phytophthora fruit rot often reaches a peak in late summer and early fall as winter squash and pumpkins mature.
South Carolina Grower Update | August 26, 2024
Pests on cucurbits at this time of year include squash bugs, pickleworm, melonworm, whiteflies, and downy mildew.
South Carolina Cantaloupe 2023 Crop Stats
Extension Agents throughout South Carolina surveyed growers on specialty crop acreage for the year. The goal was to identify the counties of production, acreage, and observable market prices for the year. In this round of surveys, data was collected for 14 fruit and vegetable crops including cantaloupe. See more crop stats on the Clemson Agribusiness page.