Gummy stem blight (GSB), also known as black rot, is a common issue for watermelon producers in the Southeast.
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USDA seeks nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers and handlers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
CucCAP Pathologists Provide Growers with Tools for Cucurbit Disease Management
CucCAP Vegetable Pathologists provide cucurbit producers with techniques for cucurbit disease management and connect growers with research seeking new solutions for cucurbit diseases.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update | Cornell Cooperative Extension
Up until this week, most of eastern NY was under “low risk” of spores blowing in. However, the CDM Forecasting System now lists NY at high risk for CDM (especially cucumbers).
New photo gallery: Choanephora fruit rot of summer squash | Cornell Cooperative Extension
This common disease occurs when humidity and temperature are both high. Symptoms usually start to develop at the blossom end of fruit touching the ground. The pathogen is in the soil. Affected tissue develops a wet, soft rot. The pathogen’s growth is distinctive. It looks furry (hairy) and like a lot of pins in a pin cushion. Blossoms and leaves can also be affected. There are no known ways to manage this disease.
Managing Mildews and Phytophthora Blight Successfully in 2019 | Cornell Vegetable Program
Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center’s Margaret T. McGrath discussed cucurbit disease management in New York at the 2019 Empire State Producers Expo. Managing diseases is an important component of a successful production program for cucurbit crops because there are several diseases that can reduce yield or fruit quality when not adequately managed. The mildews […]
PDMR 13 – Plant Disease Management Reports for Cucurbits
PDMR, Volume 13, 2019.
Results of 2017 & 2018 field trials, Published in 2019.
Plant Disease Management reports for cucumber, melon, pumpkin, and watermelon.
Project GREEEN 20th Anniversary | MSU AgBioResearch
Project GREEEN supported Dr. Hausbeck’s research into the emerging cucurbit downy mildew problem in Michigan.
