The Smart Lab at Cornell School of Integrative Plant Science seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to study oomycete pathogens of vegetables including Phytophthora capsici.
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Fall Watermelon Production Not Recommended in North Florida
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences scientists do not recommend that Florida watermelon growers grow watermelons in the fall. This assessment is attributed to the multiple variables growers must overcome including weather, high disease pressure and whitefly infestations.
UNH seeks Assistant Professor of Horticultural Plant Breeding
The University of New Hampshire seeks a tenure-track faculty member with demonstrated expertise in the area of plant genetic improvement. The appointee is expected to develop a research program focused on the applied genetic improvement of horticultural crops. Using genome-enabled trait development and breeding strategies, the candidate is expected to work on horticultural crop improvement. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2021.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates October 2021 | ipmPIPE
Epidemic updates include DM on pumpkin, summer squash, watermelon, and butternut squash in MA, Ms, PA, OH, NC, CT, and NY.
Whitefly infestations vary across Florida
The October newsletter from the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline reports that whitefly infestations are widely present across central Florida. They are low to moderate in cucumber and squash. Populations are very low in watermelon.
Pythium in cucurbits: Temperature decides species | VSCNews
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.
Two New Viruses a Concern for Florida Watermelon Industry | VSCNews
Two new watermelon viruses discovered recently in Texas are now a concern of Florida producers. The crinkled leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 have been found in Collier, Desoto, Glades, Osceola, Charlotte and Seminole counties. They just add to a long list of disease and virus challenges that farmers must overcome in the Southeast.
Scientists find new watermelon viruses in Florida
Faculty at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center found watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 in several counties.
