Fusarium wilt of melon is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis (FOM). It is considered one of the more important diseases of melon in the United States. There are currently no economical or even viable chemical control strategies or methods that can control this soil-borne pathogen. For information about Fusarium wilt on melon, visit the CucCAP Melon Breeding page.
Diagnostic and Disease Control Information
- Fusarium wilt current disease management recommendations, research, and updates
- Fusarium Wilt of Cantaloupe – University of California
