Crop & Disease Management Publications

Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR)

Cucumber (PDMR)

  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., Collins, H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2024.  Management of cucumber downy mildew using cultivars and fungicide programs, Clinton, NC 2023. PDMR 18:V054
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., Collins, H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2024.  Chemical management for downy mildew on cucumbers, Clinton, NC 2023. PDMR 18:V055
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., Collins, H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2024.  Cucumber downy mildew management using select fungicides, Clinton, NC 2023. PDMR 18:V056
  • Keinath, A. P., Zardus, S. H., Mothersbaugh, A. C. 2024. Susceptibility of cucumber cultivars to downy mildew in Charleston, SC, 2023.   PDMR 18:V027
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of cucumber cultivars for downy mildew management, Clinton 2022.  PDMR 17:V102
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicide rotation for downy mildew management on cucumbers, Clinton 2022.  PDMR 17:V097
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo.2023. Evaluation of fungicides for downy mildew management on cucumbers, Clinton 2022.  PDMR 17:V101
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber downy mildew, Clinton 2022.  PDMR 17:V100
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y.I., Adams L.M., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of varieties for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton, NC 2021. PDMR 17:V168
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y.I., Adams L.M., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides downy mildew control on cucumber, Clinton, NC 2021. PDMR 17:V169
  • Uebbing, M.R. and Hausbeck, M.K. 2023. Evaluating pickling cucumber cultivars for resistance to downy mildew under natural infection conditions, 2022. Plant Disease Management Reports 17: V157
  • Uebbing, M.R. and Hausbeck, M.K. 2023. Evaluation of biological and conventional products to control downy mildew on pickling cucumbers, 2022. PDMR 17: V156.
  • Keinath, A. P., Silva, F. D., DuBose, V. B., and Zardus, S. H. 2022. Evaluation of seeding dates and fungicide application to manage downy mildew on slicing cucumber, 2021. PDMR 16:V073
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y., M. L. Adams, H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber downy mildew, Goldsboro, NC 2021. PDMR 16:V179
  • Rosado-Rivera, Y., M. L. Adams, H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber downy mildew, Clinton, NC 2021. PDMR 16:V180
  • Uebbing, M., and M. K. Hausbeck. 2022. Evaluation of disease forecasters for control of downy mildew on pickling cucumber, 2021. PDMR 16:V136
  • Uebbing, M., and M. K. Hausbeck. 2022. Evaluation of single product treatments for control of downy mildew on pickling cucumber. PDMR 16:V137

  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton, NC 2020. PDMR: 15:V124

  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clayton, NC 2020. PDMR: 15:V125
  • Adams, M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of cultivars in combination with fungicides for control of downy mildew and yield effects on cucumber, Clinton, NC II 2020. PDMR: 15: V140
  • Adams, M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton, NC III 2020. PDMR: 15:V142
  • Adams, M. L., T.M. Batts, H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Saratoga, NC 2020. PDMR 15:V106

  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clayton, 2019.  PDMR 14:V116

  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2020. Evaluation of cultivars in combination with fungicides for control of downy mildew and yield effects on cucumber, Clinton, 2019.  PDMR 14:V117
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides and cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2019. PDMR 14:V107
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston II, 2019. PDMR 14:V106
  • Adams, M.L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston III, 2019. PDMR 14:V105
  • Bello, J. C., Engfehr, C.L. and Hausbeck, M. K. 2020. Evaluation of alternating programs of fungicides for control of downy mildew on pickling cucumber, 2019. PDMR 14:V163
  • Kenny, G. E., Engfehr, C. L., and Hausbeck, M. K.  2020.  Evaluation of 9 alternating programs of fungicides for control of downy mildew on pickling cucumbers, 2019.  PDMR 14:V216
  • Kenny, G. E., Engfehr, C. L. and Hausbeck, M. K.  2020. Evaluation of single product treatments for control of downy mildew on pickling cucumbers, 2019.  PDMR 14:V183
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2018. PDMR 13:V067
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2018. PDMR 13:V068
  • Adams, M. L., K. N. D’Arcangelo, H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides and cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2018. PDMR 13:V069
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton 2018. PDMR 13:V070
  • Adams,, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton 2018. PDMR 13:V071
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of cultivars in combination with fungicides for control of downy mildew and yield effects on cucumber, Clinton 2018. PDMR 13: V072
  • D’Arcangelo, K. N., H. Collins, M. L. Adams, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2018. PDMR 13:V125
  • Hausbeck, M. K., Perla, D.E ., and Cook, A. J.  2019.  Evaluation of single fungicide products for control of downy mildew of cucumber, 2018. PDMR 13:V139
  • Perla, D. E., Cook, A. J., and Hausbeck, M. K.  2019.  Evaluation of fungicide programs for control of downy mildew of cucumber, 2018. PDMR 13:V147
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber II, Clinton 2017. PDMR 12:V096
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton 2017. PDMR 12:V097
  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018.  Evaluation of cultivars in combination with fungicides for control of downy mildew and yield effects on cucumber, Clinton 2017. PDMR 12:V098
  • Adams, M. L., N. A. Noel, H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides for control of anthracnose on cucumber, Clinton 2017. PDMR 12:V099
  • Adams, M. L., K. N. D’Arcangelo; H. Collins; and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides and cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2017. PDMR 12:V116
  • D’Arcangelo, K. N., M. L. Adams, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2017. PDMR 12:V126
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of cultivars and fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton 2014. PDMR 11:V161
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of cultivars and fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton 2015. PDMR 11:V160
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clayton 2016. PDMR 11:V100
  • Adams, M. L., N. A. Noel, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of anthracnose on cucumber, Cleveland 2016. PDMR 11:V099
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of cultivars and fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clinton. 2016. PDMR 11:V098
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides and cultivars for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2016. PDMR 11:V097
  • Adams, M. L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston II. 2016. PDMR 11:V096
  • Goldenhar, K. E., and M. K. Hausbeck. 2017. Evaluation fungicides for control of downy mildew of cucumber when applied after pathogen establishment. PDMR 11:V080
  • Hausbeck, M. K., E. I. Brisco-McCann, K. E. Goldenhar, and A.J. Cook. 2017. Evaluation of fungicide programs for control of downy mildew of cucumber, 2016. PDMR 11:V063
  • Lange, H. W., C. D. Smart, and A. J. Seaman. 2017. Evaluation of materials allowed for organic production on downy mildew of cucumber, 2016. PDMR 11:V015
  • Adams, M. L. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2016. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Kinston 2015. PDMR 10:V086
  • Adams, M. L. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2016. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Cleveland 2015. PDMR 10:V085
  • Adams, M. L., N. A. Noel, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2016. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew on cucumber, Clayton 2015. PDMR 10:V084
  • Lange, H. W., C. D. Smart, and A. J. Seaman. 2016. Evaluation of fungicides allowed for organic production on downy mildew of cucumber, 2015. PDMR 10:V015

Melon (PDMR)

  • Rosado-Rivera Y.I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. (2023) Evaluation of fungicides for downy mildew management on cantaloupe, Goldsboro 2022. PDMR 17:V094

Squash (PDMR)

  • Perla, D.E., Spafford, J.R., and Hausbeck, M.K. 2024. Efficacy of conventional and biorational products to control Phytophthora crown rot using a partially resistant Cucurbita maxima cultivar, 2023. PDMR 18:V101.
  • Collins H., Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2024. Evaluation of fungicides for powdery mildew management on pumpkins, Goldsboro 2023. PDMR 18: V037
  • Rosado-Rivera Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for powdery mildew management on pumpkins, Goldsboro 2022. PDMR 17: V095
  • Rosado-Rivera Y.I., Adams L.M., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for downy mildew management of winter squash, Kinston, NC 2021. PDMR 17:V171
  • Uebbing, M.R. and Hausbeck, M.K. 2023. Efficacy of organic products for control of powdery mildew on moderately resistant acorn squash, 2022. PDMR 17: V158.

  • Indermaur, E. J., Day, C. T. C., and Smart, C. D. 2022. Evaluation of squash cultivars and breeding lines for powdery mildew resistance, 2021. PDMR 16: V171

  • Rosado-Rivera Y., Adams M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for management of winter squash downy mildew, Kinston 2021. PDMR 16:V181

  • Adams M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of pumpkin, Kinston 2020. PDMR: 15:V105

  • Adams M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of pumpkin, Kinston II 2020. PDMR: 15:V104
  • Adams M. L., Collins H., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew of winter squash, Kinston 2020. PDMR: 15:V167

  • Higgins, D., Engfehr, C. L. and Hausbeck, M. K.  2020. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on pumpkin, 2019. PDMR 14:V201

  • Higgins, D. S., Engfehr, C. L., and Hausbeck, M. K.  2020.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on squash, 2019. PDMR 14:V202
  • Krasnow, C., Hausbeck, M. K. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides to control Phytophthora fruit rot of winter squash, 2015. PDMR 14:V108
  • Krasnow, C., Hausbeck, M. K. 2020. Evaluation of post-harvest fungicide dips for control of Phytophthora fruit rot of winter squash, 2016. PDMR 14:V109
  • Krasnow, C., Hausbeck, M. K. 2020. Evaluation of fungicides to control Phytophthora fruit rot of winter squash, 2016. PDMR 14:V110
  • Lukasko, N. T., Engfehr, C. L. and Hausbeck, M. K.  2020.  Evaluation of fungicides for the control of powdery mildew on butternut squash, 2019. PDMR 14:V159
  • D’Arcangelo, K. N., H. Collins, M. L. Adams, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of cultivars for control of downy mildew on squash, Kinston 2018. PDMR 13:V124

  • Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of winter squash, Kinston 2017. PDMR 12:V14

    Adams, M. L., H. Collins, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew of winter squash, Kinston 2017. PDMR 12:V148

  • D’Arcangelo, K. N., M. L. Adams, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Evaluation of cultivars for control of downy mildew on squash, Kinston 2017. PDMR 12:V151
  • Adams, M. L. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of winter squash, Cleveland 2016. PDMR 11:V112
  • Krasnow, C.S. and M.K. Hausbeck. 2017. Evaluation of winter squash cultivars for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, 2015. PDMR 11:V028
  • Lange, H. W., C. D. Smart, and A. J. Seaman. 2017. Evaluation of materials allowed for organic production on powdery mildew of zucchini, 2016. PDMR 11:V013.
  • Adams, M. L. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2016. Evaluation of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of winter squash, Cleveland 2015. PDMR 10:V076.

Watermelon (PDMR)

  • Rosado-Rivera Y. I.T, Collins H., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2024. Gummy stem blight management on watermelon, Kinston, NC 2023. PDMR 18: V044
  • Keinath, A. P., DuBose, V. B., and Zardus, S. H. 2023. Evaluation of DMI fungicides rotated with mancozeb to manage gummy stem blight on fall watermelon, 2020. PDMR 17:V069
  • Keinath, A. P., DuBose, V. B., Mothersbaugh, A. C., and Zardus, S. H. 2023. Evaluation of DMI fungicides and Miravis Prime to manage gummy stem blight caused by a tebuconazole-resistant isolate of Stagonosporopsis citrulli on fall watermelon, 2022. PDMR 17:V072.
  • Rosado-Rivera Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides management for watermelon gummy stem blight, Kinston 2022.  PDMR 17:V098
  • Rosado-Rivera Y. I., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. Evaluation of watermelon cultivars for powdery mildew management, Goldsboro 2022.  PDMR 17:V099
  • Rosado-Rivera Y.I., Adams M.L., and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. (2023) Evaluation of fungicides for control of gummy stem blight on watermelon, Kinston, NC 2020. PDMR 17:V170
  • Keinath, A. P., DuBose, V. B., Zardus, S. H., and Schultheis, J. R. 2022. Evaluation of triploid watermelon cultivars with resistance to Fusarium wilt race 1 in a field infested with races 1 and 2 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 2021. PDMR 16:V075.
  • Keinath, A. P., Silva, F. D., DuBose, V. B., and Zardus, S. H. 2022. Evaluation of seeding dates and fungicide application to manage downy mildew on slicing cucumber, 2021. PDMR 16: V073.

  • Keinath, A.P., DuBose, V. B., and Zardus, S. H. 2021. Evaluation of several fungicides to manage foliar and fruit anthracnose on seedless watermelon, 2020. PDMR 15:V089.

  • Stahr, M.N., H. Collins, and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for control of Fusarium wilt on watermelon, Clayton 2018. PDMR 13:V056
  • Stahr, M.N., H. Collins, and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of programs combining host resistance with fungicides for control of Fusarium wilt of watermelon, Clayton 2018. PDMR 13:V076
  • Stahr, M.N., H. Collins, and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of programs combining host resistance with fungicides for control of Fusarium wilt of watermelon in Clayton, North Carolina, May 2017. PDMR 13:V149
  • Stahr, M.N. ,H. Collins, and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2019. Evaluation of programs combining host resistance with fungicides for control of Fusarium wilt of watermelon in Clayton, North Carolina, July 2017. PDMR 13:V150.
  • Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. and Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of fungicide rotations and Melcast for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2016. PDMR 12:V074
  • Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. and Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew, 2016. PDMR 12:V075.
  • Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. and Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot, 2015. PDMR 12:V076
  • Noël, N.A. and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2018. Tolerance of watermelon cultivars to cucurbit anthracnose, 2017. PDMR 12:V135.
  • Adams, M., C.H. Parada, and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon. Kinston 2016. PDMR 11:V111
  • Miller, N.F. and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for control of Fusarium wilt of watermelon, Salisbury, NC, 2015. PDMR 11:V134
  • Miller, N.F. and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Evaluation of fungicides for Fusarium wilt of watermelon, Salisbury, NC, 2016. PDMR 11:V135.
  • Noël, N., and L.M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2017. Tolerance of watermelon lines to cucurbit anthracnose, 2016. PDMR 11:V062.
  • Kousik, C.S. and J.L. Ikerd. 2016. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot. 2014.  PDMR 10:V082
  • Kousik, C.S. and J.L. Ikerd. 2016. Evaluation of fungicide rotations for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2015.  PDMR 10:V083

Cucurbit Disease Factsheets

  • Hausbeck, M.K., Higgins, D., and Engfehr C. 2021. Managing Phytophthora on summer squash and zucchini
  • Hausbeck, M.K., Higgins, D., and Engfehr C. 2021. Managing Phytophthora on winter squash and pumpkin
  • Hausbeck, M.K. 2021. Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew
  • Smart, C.D. 2021. Phytophthora blight in cucurbit crops
  • Smart, C.D. 2021. Cucurbit Downy Mildew
  • Hausbeck, M.K. Krasnow, C., and Linderman, S.D.  2020. : Managing Phytophthora on Winter Squash and Pumpkin
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and Linderman, S.D.  2020.  Managing Phytophthora on Summer Squash and Zucchini
  • Hausbeck, M.K., S.D. Linderman, and D.S. Higgens. 2020. Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew
  • Hausbeck, M.K., S.D. Linderman, and D.S. Higgens. 2020. Monitoring Cucurbit Downy Mildew
  • Hausbeck, M.K., C.S. Krasnow, and S.D. Linderman. 2018. Managing Phytophthora on Winter Squash and Pumpkin.
  • Hausbeck, M.K., and S.D. Linderman. 2018. Managing Phytophthora on Summer Squash and Zucchini
  • Hausbeck, M.K., and S.D. Linderman. 2018. Managing Phytophthora on Cucumber
  • Hausbeck, M.K., and S.D. Linderman. 2018. Monitoring and Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew
  • Coffey, M. D. and J.D. McCreight. 2017. Cucurbit Powdery Mildew: Melon Powdery Mildew Database at UC Riverside
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and S.D. Linderman. 2017. Monitoring and Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew for Commercial Growers
  • Smart, C. and S. Reiners. 2017. The Facts about Phytophthora Blight
  • Wessel-Beaver, L. and A.M. Linares Ramírez. 2017. Los virus importantes en la calabaza: Mosaico Amarillo del Calabacín (ZYMV) y Mancha Anular de la Papaya (PRSV). Available from Vegetable Crop Management Production and Physiology Research Program, University of Puerto Rico, Agricultural Experimental Station, Lajas, PR 00667
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and S.D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Cantaloupe, Muskmelon and Watermelon.
  • Hausbeck, M.K., S.D. Linderman, and J. Morrice. 2016. Management of Cucurbit Downy Mildew for Home Gardeners.
  • Hausbeck, M.K., C. Krasnow, and S.D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Winter Squash and Pumpkin.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and S.D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Summer Squash and Zucchini.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and S.D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Cucumber
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. and M. Adams. 2015. Cucurbit Powdery Mildew
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. and N. Miller. 2015. Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2013. Gummy Stem Blight of Cucurbits
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M and M. Adams. 2013. Anthracnose of Cucurbits
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. and E. Wallace. 2013. Cucurbit Downy Mildew

Hoja Informativa de Patógenos de Vegetales

Cucurbit Variety Trials

Vegetable Production Guides

  • Quesada-Ocampo L. M., Meadows I., and Gorny A. (2023) Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual. Basil, cucurbits, hop, lettuce, endive, sweetpotato, and fungicide resistance tables (Quesada-Ocampo L. M. contributed 11 tables total).
  • Egel, D.S., Foster, R., Maynard, E., Weller, S., Babadoost, M., Nair, A., Rivard, C., Kennelly, M., Hausbeck, M., Szendrei, Z., Hutchison, B., Orshinsky, A., Eaton, T., Welty, C., Miller, S., eds.  2016-23.  Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers.  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 0312. Updated yearly.
  • Egel D., Adkins S., Wintermantel B., Keinath T., D’Arcangelo K., Parada-Rojas C. H., Rennberger G., Toporek S., Hausbeck M., and Quesada-Ocampo L. (2022) Diseases of cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash, and watermelons. In: Handbook of Plant Disease Management. Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.

  • Kemble, J., et al., Eds. 2023. Southeastern US 2023 Vegetable Crop Handbook. (Quesada-Ocampo L. M. contributed 11 tables total).

  • Quesada-Ocampo L. M., Meadows I., and Gorny A. 2023. Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual. (Quesada-Ocampo L. M. contributed 11 tables).
  • Egel S. E., Adkins S. T., Wintermantel W. M., Keinath A. P., D’Arcangelo K. N., Parada-Rojas C. H., Rennberger, G., Toporek S. M., Hausbeck M. K., and Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2022. Diseases of Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkins, Squash, and Watermelons. Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases: 1-105.
  • Kemble, J., et al., Eds. 2022. Southeast U.S. 2022 Vegetable Crop Handbook. Great American Media. Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. contributed 11 tables.
  • Kemble, J., et al., Eds. 2022. Southeast U.S. 2022 Vegetable Crop Handbook. Great American Media. Schultheis, J. R. contributed making variety recommendations.
  • Egel, D.S., Foster, R., Maynard, E., Weller, S., Babadoost, M., Nair, A., Rivard, C., Kennelly, M., Hausbeck, M., Szendrei, Z., Hutchison, B., Orshinsky, A., Eaton, T., Welty, C., Miller, S., eds. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 0312. Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers. 2021-2022. Updated yearly.
  • Quesada-Ocampo L. M., Meadows I., and Gorny A. (2022) Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual. (Quesada-Ocampo L. M. contributed 11 tables).

  • D’Arcangelo K., Quesada-Ocampo L. M., and Hausbeck M. K. (2021) Diseases of cucurbits: Cucurbit downy mildew. In: Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.

  • Egel, D.S., Foster, R., Maynard, E., Weller, S., Babadoost, M., Nair, A., Rivard, C., Kennelly, M., Hausbeck, M., Szendrei, Z., Hutchison, B., Orshinsky, A., Eaton, T., Welty, C., Miller, S., eds.  (2016-21).  Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers.  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 0312.
  • Keinath, A. P. (2021). Diseases of cucurbits: anthracnose. In: Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.
  • Keinath, A.P., and Miller, G. A. Revised (2021). Watermelon Fungicide Guide for 2021. Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension, LGP 1001.
  • Kemble, J., et al., Eds. (2021). Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers. Southeastern US 2021 Vegetable Crop Handbook.  L. M. Quesada-Ocampo contributed 11 tables.
  • Parada-Rojas C. H., Quesada-Ocampo L. M., and Hausbeck M. K. (2021) Diseases of cucurbits: Phytophthora blight. In: Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.
  • Quesada-Ocampo L.M., Meadows I., and Gorny A. (2021). Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual. Basil, cucurbits, hop, lettuce, endive, sweetpotato, and fungicide resistance tables (Contributed 11 tables total).
  • Rennberger, G., and Keinath, A. P. (2021) Diseases of cucurbits: gummy stem blight. In: Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.
  • Toporek, S. M., and Keinath, A. P. (2021). Diseases of cucurbits: Pythium damping-off and root and stem rot. In: Handbook of Vegetable and Herb Diseases. Editors: Elmer W., McGrath M. T., and McGovern R. Springer.
  • Egel, D.S., R. Foster, E. Maynard, S. Weller, M. Babadoost, A. Nair, C. Rivard, M. Kennelly, M. Hausbeck, Z. Szendrei, B. Hutchison, A. Orshinsky, T. Eaton, C. Welty, S. Miller, eds. 2019. Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 0312.
  • Kemble, J., et al., Eds. 2020. Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers. Southeastern US 2021 Vegetable Crop Handbook.  L. M. Quesada-Ocampo contributed 11 tables.
  • Schultheis, Quesada among other authors. 2020. Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers. Kemble J., Lewis Ivey M., Jennings K. M., and Walgenbach J. F., Eds. Southeastern US 2020 Vegetable Crop Handbook.
  • Szendrei Z, Bird G, Hausbeck M, Kirk W, Warner F, Jess L. Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 0312.
  • Linares-Ramírez, A.M. 2019. Conjunto de prácticas: Hortalizas para inspectores de la Corporación de Seguros Agrícolas. Tabla de fenología de las hortalizas de importancia económica en Puerto Rico Conjunto Tecnológico Departamento de Agricultura.
  • Linares-Ramírez, A.M. 2019. Guía de manejo de producción para pepinillo y calabaza para inspectores de seguros agrícolas. En: Conjunto de prácticas: Hortalizas. 19 pp.
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2019. Basil, cucurbits, hop, lettuce, endive, sweetpotato, and fungicide resistance tables In: Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers. Kemble J., Meadows I., Jennings K. M., and Walgenbach J. F., Eds. Southeastern US 2019 Vegetable Crop Handbook.
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., I. Meadows, and F. Louws. 2019. Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual. Basil, cucurbits, hop, lettuce, endive, sweetpotato, and fungicide resistance tables.
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., 2018. Disease control for commercial vegetables.  p. 533. 2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. and J. Schultheis among other authors. J. Kemble, I. M. Lewis, K. M. Jennings, and J. F. Walgenbach, Eds. 2017. Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Southeastern U.S. 2017 Vegetable Crop Handbook.
  • Kemble, J., L.M. Quesada-Ocampo, I. M. Lewis, K. M. Jennings, and J. F. Walgenbach, Eds. 2016.  Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers. Southeastern U.S. 2016 Vegetable Crop Handbook. Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. and J. Schultheis among other authors.
  • Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Ed. 2016. Disease control for commercial vegetables. North Carolina Agricultural and Chemicals Manual.

Disease Management Articles, Podcasts, and Videos

  • Hausbeck, M. 2023.  Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions. MSU Extension News for Agriculture – Vegetables: 20 Jun.
  • Indermaur, E. J., Inzinna, G., Mazourek, M. R., Smart, C. D. Winter squash varieties and breeding lines show promise for powdery mildew resistance in New York. VegEdge. March, 2023.
  • Keinath, A. 2023. How Seedless Watermelon Cultivars React to Fusarium Wilt: Average Results of 2021 and 2022 Trials. SC Grower blog, January 9, 2023.
  • Keinath, A. 2023. Pythium Damping-Off of Seedless and Pollenizer Watermelons. SC Grower blog, February 14, 2023.
  • Ling, K.-S. 2023. Identification and Management of the Emerging Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus on Cucurbit Crops. Focus on Cucurbits. Grow: Plant Health Exchange.
  • Wintermantel, W.M. 2023. Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus. ecucurbitviruses.org (Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group website); in press.
  • Adams R., Britton W., Jennings K., Quesada-Ocampo L. M., Schultheis J., and Walgenbach J. 2022. 2022 Crop Profile for Cucumber in North Carolina. Southern Integrated Pest Management Center.
  • Bryant, T. B. and Keinath, A. P. 2022. Using Host Plant Resistance to Manage Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon. Clemson IPM Program Newsletter 10:4-5.
  • Hausbeck, M., Peterson, A., and Medina-Mora, C. 2022. Downy mildew detected on cukes in Muskegon and Allegan, several counties have positive air samples. MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 25 July
  • Hausbeck, M., Peterson, A., and Uebbing, M. 2022. First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Bay and Saginaw counties. MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 13 Jun.
  • Hausbeck, M. 2022. Advances made against cucumber downy mildew. Vegetable Growers News: 22 March.Hausbeck, M. 2021. Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in four Michigan counties: Grower are urged to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately. MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 23 Jul.
  • Keinath, A. 2022. 2023 Gummy Stem Blight Control for Watermelon Growers: Early is on Time. SC Grower blog, November 22, 2022.
  • Keinath, A. P. 2022. Planting Cucumbers Early Avoids Downy Mildew and Increases Yield without Fungicides. SC Grower blog, February 18, 2022.
  • Keinath, A., and Last, R. 2022. Fusarium Wilt Symptoms in Watermelon at Fruit Set Stage. SC Grower (blog).
  • Keinath, A., and Snipes, Z. 2022. Downy Mildew Spreads to Charleston, SC. SC Grower blog, June 3, 2022.
  • Last, R., and Keinath, A. 2022. Charcoal Rot Showing Up in Cantaloupe. SC Grower blog, June 24, 2022.
  • Prieto-Torres, M. and Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. 2022. Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina. NC State Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 2, 2022.
  • Wintermantel, W.M. 2022. Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group website: ecucurbitviruses.org
  • Attaway, A. D., and Keinath, A. P. 2021. Clemson research shows cultivar selection critical for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon. 
  • Bryant, T. B. and Keinath, A. P. 2021. Cultivar Selection Plays a Critical Role in the Management of a Damaging Disease of Watermelon. Clemson IPM Program Newsletter 1:5-6.
  • Hausbeck, M.  2021.  Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in four Michigan counties: Grower are urged to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.  MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 23 Jul.
  • Hausbeck, M. and Kenny, G.  2021.  Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan: First detection in 2021 made in Saginaw County.  MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 16 Jul.
  • Hausbeck, M., Peterson, A., and Higgins, D.  2021.  First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County: Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew.  MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: 27 Jun.
  • Hausbeck, M.K.  2021.  Phytophthora will rot your cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins: Don’t let it!  Vegetable Growers News: May 2021.
  • Hausbeck, M.K.  2021.  Processing squash makes phytophthora a big threat.  Interview by Dean Peterson.  Vegetable Growers News: March 10, 2021.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. 2021. Downy Mildew Team Develops a New Tool to Detect Cucurbit Pathogen in Air Samples. Vegetable Growers News: Oct 2021.
  • Keinath, A.P. May 10, 2021. Fusarium wilt in watermelon. SC Grower.
  • Keinath, A.P. June 28, 2021. Presidio for cucumber downy mildew management. SC Grower.
  • Keinath, A.P. June 30, 2021. Downy mildew on watermelon found in South Carolina.
  • Keinath, A.P. July 26, 2021. Fungicides to manage gummy stem blight in fall cucurbits.
  • Keinath, A.P. and Silva, F. D. August 24, 2021. Not Planting to Manage Phytophthora Blight by Reducing Disease Risk.
  • Prieto-Torres M., Adams M., Purayannur S., and Quesada-Ocampo L. M. Cucumber downy mildew found in North Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 16, 2021.
  • Prieto-Torres M., Purayannur S., Adams M., and Quesada-Ocampo L.M. Squash downy mildew found in North Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. August 3, 2021.
  • Smart, C.D. 2021. Managing Phytophthora in pumpkins & melons – the New York experience. Proceedings of the 2021 Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Convention.
  • Walker K.  2021. Downy mildew in cucumbers this season. FarmWorld. Interview, July 30.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. 2020. Downy Mildew Management in Pickling Cucumbers. Great Lakes Farm, Fruit and Vegetable Expo. Virtual, 8 Dec. Pickling Cucumber 1 Session Summaries.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. 2020. Management of Phytophthora Blight in Processing Squash. Great Lakes Farm, Fruit and Vegetable Expo. Virtual, 10 Dec. Processing Vegetables 2 Session Summaries.
  • Hausbeck, M.K. and Higgins, D.S. 2020. The Grounder, the Line Drive, and the Pop Fly: Fielding Three Very Different Vine Crop Diseases. Great Lakes Farm, Fruit and Vegetable Expo. Virtual, 9 Dec. Vine Crops 1 Session Summaries.
  • McGregor, C. & G. Boyhan. Breeding better Cucurbits. Vegetable & Specialty Crop News. September 2020: 16-17.
  • Melanson, R.A., W.M. Wintermantel, E. J. Sikora, and R. Singh. 2020. Whitefly-transmitted and yellowing viruses in watermelon and other cucurbit crops. Mississippi State University Extension Service, P3439. 12 pages.
  • Melanson, R. A., W. M. Wintermantel, E. .Sikora, and R.Singh. 2020. A photo guide to whitefly-transmitted and yellowing viruses in watermelon and other cucurbit crops. Mississippi State University Extension Service, P3440. 2 pages
  • Peterson, D.  2020.  Phytophthora control is a long-term commitment. Interview, Vegetable Grower News: Jan: 14-15.
  • Smart, C.D. 2020. Controlling Bacterial Diseases in Vegetables in 2020. Extension article for growers and regional newsletters. VegEdge February.
  • Tekip, A. 2020. Monitoring and managing cucumber downy mildew. Interview, Michigan State University AgBioResearch, Futures: Summer 2020.
  • Hausbeck, M. 2019. Phytophthora crown rot on cucurbits and peppers requires an aggressive approach. 23 Jul.
  • Linares-Ramírez A. 2019. Guía de manejo de producción para pepinillo y calabaza para inspectores de seguros agrícolas. En: Conjunto de prácticas: Hortalizas. 19 pp.
  • Linares A. M. 2019. Conjunto de prácticas: Hortalizas para inspectores de la Corporación de Seguros Agrícolas. Tabla de fenología de las hortalizas de importancia económica en Puerto Rico Conjunto Tecnológico Departamento de Agricultura.
  • Quesada-Ocampo L. M. and D’Arcangelo K. N. Cucumber downy mildew detected in North Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 13, 2019.
  • Krasnow, C., M. K. Hausbeck, A. Bryant, W.R. Morrison III, B. Werling, N. Quinn, Z. Szendrei, and A. Buchanan. 2015. Diseases and insects in Michigan cucurbits and their management.  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E3276
  • Hausbeck, M. K. Downy mildew on cucumbers detected in key areas of Michigan. MSU Extension. July 7, 2015.
  • Hausbeck, M. K. Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan. MSU Extension. June 23, 2015.
  • Hausbeck, M. K. Cucumber downy mildew management practices for home gardeners. MSU Extension. June 23, 2015.
  • Hausbeck, M. K., C. Krasnow. Watch for powdery mildew on vine crops. MSU Extension. July 18, 2014.
  • Hausbeck, M. K. Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in Gratiot County. MSU Extension. July 11, 2014.