Papaya ringspot virus-W (PRSV-W) causes severe yield losses in squash production. The Meru laboratory at the University of Florida identified a single QTL for resistance on Chromosome 09 of the C. moschata genome. Subsequent testing identified two SNP markers as potential targets for marker-assisted selection. The findings of this study will facilitate breeding for resistance against PRSV-W in commercial squash cultivars.
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Watermelon market reports | NWPB
The watermelon.org website provides a link to the NWPB’s LinkedIn site where visitors with a LinkedIn account can view weekly Watermelon Market Reports throughout the growing season.
Michigan vegetable report | August 2022
Powdery mildew was reported on pumpkins and hard squash across the state. Downy mildew spores have been detected in all spore traps in the state’s network.
Cucurbit Disease Treatment Options
Growers have several effective chemical treatment options available for gummy stem blight and downy mildew control.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates August 2022 | ipmPIPE
The Cucurbit downy mildew forecast reports disease incidents from multiple locations in the United States. Website visitors have the option to receive alerts via email for a specific location.
Managing common pumpkin pests | VGN
CucCAP scientist examines economic impacts of reduced fungicide efficacy against downy mildew
Resistance to fungicides is a concern with cucumber downy mildew, Pseudoperonospora cubensis clade 2. These fungicides still suppressed downy mildew well enough that yields of marketable-sized fruit of a susceptible slicing cucumber were much better than not spraying.
