A brief overview of emerging viruses in cucurbits with input from breeders, entomologists, and producers on how the cucurbit industry can work together to reduce the introduction and spread of viruses and to limit the impact of these viruses in areas where they are present.
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Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates September 2021 | ipmPIPE
New reports of CDM on butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkin, zucchini, summer squash and cucumber.
Florida vegetable specialist recommend virus prevention strategy
Whiteflies cause feeding injury issues in vegetables and transmit two viruses: cucurbit leaf crumple virus and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus. Sanitation of vegetable crops susceptible to whiteflies remains a key management strategy for Florida producers.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates August 2021 | ipmPIPE
New reports of CDM on pumpkin, cantaloupe, cucumber, and butternut squash, in the southeast, northeast, and midwest.
USDA AMS Revises Standards for Watermelon
AMS is establishing a total tolerance for anthracnose and decay in the U.S. No. 1 and U.S. No. 2 grades.
Ontario CDM Spore Trap Network August update
University of Geluph researchers monitor Cucurbit downy mildew in Kent and Norfolk counties using spore traps.
Crop updates from the Clemson Extension Agents
Management Options for Whiteflies | VSCNews
The buildup of whiteflies concerns growers because they feed on vegetables and transmit two viruses: cucurbit leaf crumple virus and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.
