Alabama Cooperative Extension discusses how to Identify Squash Vine Borers, Pickleworms, and Melonworms: How to Identify Squash Vine Borers, Pickleworms, and Melonworms
First CucCAP Grant Cucumber Research Publications
Virus transmitting Whiteflies in Florida and Georgia | VSCNews
Whiteflies cause feeding injury issues in vegetables and transmit two viruses: cucurbit leaf crumple virus and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.
Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative report #43 call for papers
Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative (CGC) editor, Amnon Levi is now accepting manuscripts or reports for CGC #43.
South Carolina Grower Update | Sept. 21, 2020
Clemson Cooperative Extension reports whitefly damage on squash in this weeks issue of “The South Carolina Grower Fruit and Vegetable News”.
Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report 42
CucCAP scientists and other researchers authored reports in the 2019 Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative (CGC) report which was published in September 2020.
ONvegetables VCR | Sept. 10, 2020
ONvegetables reports that wet soil conditions are conducive to infection by Oomycetes such as Phytophthora which can lead to extensive damage in the field, and can lead to storage rots. Workers harvesting pumpkins and squash with Phytophthora infections should sanitize their hands after handling infected fruits before handling uninfected fruit. Management of Phytophthora infestation in cucurbit fields requires a long (4-5 year) rotation.”
Use Resistant Varieties When Possible to Protect Against Whiteflies | VSCNews
“Whiteflies cause feeding injury issues in vegetables and transmit two new viruses: cucurbit leaf crumple virus and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.”
