The week of May 10, one such issue reared its head: Gummy stem blight, a fungal infection that affects the stems and leaves of watermelon plants, was found in several fields.
Watermelon researchers identify metabolic pathways and genome sequence
CucCAP researcher Amnon Levi collaborated with other scientists at the USDA ARS to develop a pioneering concept of using big data and computational biology to identify and catalog all of the phytochemicals that exist in edible fruit.
Crop Updates for 5-24-2021 | Clemson Extension
Downy Mildew Observed in North Florida Watermelons
University of Florida/IFAS Extension agents in the Suwanee Valley area are confident downy mildew disease is in the region’s watermelon crop. Producers need to spray for this disease, also known as “wildfire.”
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates May 19, 2021 | ipmPIPE
Reports of CDM from SC and GA on cucumber and from FL on cantaloupe, watermelon, butternut squash, cucumber, and yellow squash.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 19, 2021
Transplanting has been underway across the state. Some early melons under vented plastic tunnels were exhibiting some symptoms that are hard to diagnose. Producing crops at the fringes of the season may result in symptoms caused by freeze damage in the field or heat stress in tunnels.
Gummy Stem Blight a Problem in North Florida Watermelons
Fusarium wilt is not the only disease affecting North Florida watermelons. According to an email alert sent by Suwannee Valley Extension agents, the region’s watermelon crop is undergoing high gummy stem blight pressure. High temperatures and humidity along with rain showers have provided the perfect environment for gummy stem blight.
Fusarium Wilt a Problem in Watermelons in South Carolina
CucCAP plant pathologist Tony Keinath recently reported in The South Carolina Grower that Fusarium wilt disease is becoming more widespread in watermelon fields in South Carolina.
