Fruit rot on cantaloupe
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Phytophthora capsici:
The roots, crowns, stems, and fruits of melon are susceptible to Phytophthora capsici. P. capsici is favored by rain and warm temperatures and spreads rapidly via water, including irrigation and surface water sources. The pathogen can overwinter in the soil and spores can persist in infested soil for as long as 10 years. Phytophthora also affects squash and cucumber.
More information about Phytophthora blight
- Phytophthora Blight and Its Management in Cucurbit Crops and Other Vegetables, Cornell University
- Managing Phytophthora on Cantaloupe, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Michigan State University
- Monitoreo y manejo del añublo lanoso de las cucurbitáceas, Spanish translation
- Are your cucurbits infected with Phytophthora capsici?, NC State blog
- Managing Mildews and Phytophthora Blight Successfully in 2019 Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Phytophthora blight fact sheet, Cornell University
- Life cycle of Phytophthora capsici, Cornell University
- Susceptible crops and weeds, Cornell University
- What can I do to keep Phytophthora blight off of my farm?, Cornell University
- What can I do if Phytophthora blight is already on my farm?, Cornell University
- Vegetable Diseases Caused by Phytophthora capsici in Florida
