Faculty at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center found watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 in several counties.
Cucurbit Crop & Disease Management Resources
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Whiteflies a Factor in South Florida Crops
According to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline, up to eight whitefly adults have been observed on melons in the Immokalee, Florida area. Scouts report between 15% to 60% of plants having one or multiple adults.
Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits
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.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates September 2021 | ipmPIPE
New reports of CDM on butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkin, zucchini, summer squash and cucumber.
2021 Great Lakes EXPO | Fruit Grower’s News
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will be an in-person event from Dec. 7-9, 2021. The EXPO will be held at the Amway Grand Plaza and DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. CucCAP scientist Lina Quesada will receive a Fruit & Vegetable 40 Under 40 award, presented by Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News.
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.
