Whitefly populations are increasing across multiple areas in southern Florida.
Cucurbit Crop & Disease Management Resources
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South Carolina Grower Update | October 30, 2023
Clemson Extension Agents Crop Update: Squash are still hanging on, but with increased disease pressure from powdery mildew and the occasional out break of downy mildew. These plantings are on their last leg and are recommended to be terminated.
Disease Survey for Cucumber growers
You are invited to take part in a research study. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right to be a part of this study, to choose not to participate, and to stop participating at any time without penalty. The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of grower’s opinions on cucumber varieties.
South Carolina Grower Update | October 30, 2023
NC State University is looking for cucumber growers to participate in a survey about experiences with common cucumber diseases and growers’ opinions about cucumber plant characteristics. The aim of this study is to inform plant breeders, growers’ associations, the USDA, and others about what matters to growers like you in choosing which varieties to grow.
Whitefly Scouting Guide
This field scouting guide concentrates on silverleaf whitefly or sweetpotato whitefly which transmits three important viruses in cucurbits: squash vein yellowing virus, cucurbit leaf crumple virus, and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.
Thrips on Cucurbits in Florida
Powdery mildew management | VGNews
Plant Pathologists at Land Grant Universities conduct fungicide efficacy trials on cucurbits to determine spray programs to recommend. Results of these trials are published in Plant Disease Management Reports.
