Insecticide rotation is key in long-term management of whiteflies. Whiteflies can transmit cucurbit leaf crumple virus and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.
Cucurbit Crop & Disease Management Resources
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Florida cucurbit pest and disease reports
The January South Florida Pest and disease hotline reported that Whitefly pressure continues to range from low to moderate. Cucurbit downy mildew and powdery mildew are active in squash and cucumbers.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew reported in Florida
Downy mildew is a problem for Florida’s cucurbit farmers. The disease has been reported recently in cucumber, squash, and watermelon fields.
Anthracnose Awareness | VSCNews
Anthracnose is a disease noticed on cucurbits in warm and high moisture conditions. The symptoms are noticed on leaves as necrotic lesions with or without cracked centers.
Anthracnose: Cucurbit Disease a Major Issue for Growers | VSCNews
Anthracnose is rapidly becoming a major issue for growers, particularly in watermelon in the east coast.
Phytophthora capsici | Florida Disease Factsheet
Survey seeks grafting information from watermelon growers
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.
