Researchers at the University of Florida, collaborating with the Clemson University, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Kansas State University, Washington State University, University of Arizona, University of California, Davis, and USDA Agricultural Research Service are seeking participants who grow tomatoes or watermelons to complete a short survey regarding the use of vegetable grafting practices. The information will help identify research and Extension needs for improving vegetable production.
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Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic update November 2021 | ipmPIPE
Whitefly Pressure Varies Across Florida
The Southwest Florida Pest and disease hotline reports from growers and scouts in Florida on whitefly numbers for adults and nymphs in cucurbits and other vegetable crops. In Southwest Florida, low levels of virus are present in melons.
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.
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.
