Crop & Disease Management Publications

Cucurbit Disease Factsheets & Websites
Hoja Informativa de Patógenos de Vegetales (Spanish Factsheets)
Cucurbit Variety Trials
Disease Management Articles and Outreach Resources
Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR)
Cucumber PDMR
Melon PDMR
Pumpkin & Squash PDMR
Watermelon PDMR
Vegetable Production Guides

Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR)

Cucumber (PDMR)

Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of cucumber cultivars for downy mildew management, Clinton 2022. PDMR 17:V102
Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of fungicide rotation for downy mildew management on cucumbers, Clinton 2022. PDMR 17:V097
Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for downy mildew management on cucumbers, Clinton 2022. PDMR 17:V101
Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber downy mildew, Clinton 2022. PDMR 17:V100
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, 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, L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber downy mildew, Clinton, NC 2021. PDMR 16:V180
Rosado-Rivera, Y., M. L. Adams, H. Collins, L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for management of winter squash downy mildew, Kinston 2021. PDMR 16:V181
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., 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., 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, 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; 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., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. (2023) Evaluation of fungicides for downy mildew management on cantaloupe, Goldsboro 2022. PDMR 17: V098

Squash (PDMR)

Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. (2023) Evaluation of fungicides for powdery mildew management on pumpkins, Goldsboro 2022. PDMR 17: V095
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., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. (2022) Evaluation of fungicides for management of cucumber, downy mildew, Goldsboro, NC 2021. PDMR 16:V179
Rosado-Rivera Y., Adams M. L., Collins H., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. (2022) Evaluation of fungicides for management of winter squash downy mildew, Kinston 2021. PDMR 16:V181

Adams M. L., Collins H., 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., 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., 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)

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., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides management for watermelon gummy stem blight, Kinston 2022. PDMR 17:V098
Rosado-Rivera Y. I., Quesada-Ocampo L. M. 2023. Evaluation of watermelon cultivars for powdery mildew management, Goldsboro 2022. PDMR 17:V099
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., 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

Ling, K.-S. Agindotan, B., and Thomas, S. 2023. Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus
Wintermantel, W.M. 2022. Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus.
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

Hausbeck, M. K. and S. D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Summer Squash and Zucchini. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and W. Seda. 2017. Manejo de Phytophthora en Calabaza de Verano y Calabacín.
Hausbeck, M. K., C. Krasnow, and S. D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on Winter Squash and Pumpkin. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and L. Wessel-Beaver. 2017. Manejo de Phytophthora en calabaza de invierno y en calabaza.
Hausbeck, M. K. and S. D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophthora on cantaloupe, muskmelon and watermelon. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and W. Seda. 2017. Manejo de Phytophthora Cantalupo, Melón y Sandía.
Hausbeck, M. K. and S. D. Linderman. 2016. Managing Phytophtora on cucumber. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and W. Seda. 2017. Manejo de Phytophthora en Pepino.
Hausbeck, M. K., J. Morrice, and S. D. Linderman. Monitoring and Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew for Commercial Growers. 2017. Spanish translation by Linares-Ramirez, A. and M. Miranda Monitoreo y Manejo del Añublo Lanoso de las Cucurbitáceas.
Hausbeck, M. K., J. Morrice, and S. D. Linderman. 2016. Management of cucurbit downy mildew for home gardeners. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and M. Miranda. Seda. 2018. Manejo del Añublo Lanoso de las Cucurbitáceas para los Agricultores.
Hausbeck, M. K. and S. D. Linderman. 2017. Monitoring and managing cucurbit downy mildew. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and M. Miranda. 2018. Monitoreo y Manejo del Añublo Lanoso en las Cucurbitáceas.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. 2013. Gummy Stem Blight of Cucurbits. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and R. McPhail. 2017. Pudrición Gomosa en las Cucurbitáceas.
Adams, M. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2015. Cucurbit Powdery Mildew. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. 2017. Añublo Polvoriento en las Cucurbitáceas.
Adams, M. and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2013. Anthracnose of Cucurbits. Spanish translation by Miranda, M. and A. M. Linares Ramírez. 2017. La Actracnosis de las Cucurbitáceas.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. 2013. Cucurbit Downy Mildew. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. 2017. Añublo Lanoso en las Cucurbitáceas.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. and N. Miller. 2015. Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. 2017. Marchitez de Fusarium en Sandia.
Smart, C. and S. Reiners. 2017. The Facts about Phytophthora Blight. Spanish translation by Linares Ramírez, A. M. and R. McPhail. 2017. Infección de Phytophthora.
Wessel-Beaver, L. and A. M. Linares-Ramirez. 2017. Dos virus importantes en la Calabaza: Mosaico Amarillo de la clabaza (ZYMV) y Mancha Anular de la Papaya (PRSV). UPRM EEA-Lajas Publication 003.

Cucurbit Variety Trials

Schultheis J. R., E. R. Eure, S. W. Michel. 2023. 2021 Eastern North Carolina pumpkin cultigen evaluation study. Dept. of Horticultural Science. North Carolina State University. Horticulture Series 240, 25 pp.
Schultheis J. R., S. W. Michel, and B. E. Stickely. 2023. 2022 Triploid standard watermelon cultigen evaluation study. Dept. of Horticultural Science. North Carolina State University. Horticulture Series 241, 39 pp.
Schultheis J. R., Starke, K. D., and S. W. Michel. 2023. 2021 North Carolina orange flesh and specialty melon cultigen evaluations. Dept. of Horticultural Science. North Carolina State University. Horticulture Series 239, 41 pp.
Schultheis J. R., K. D. Starke, S. W. Michel. 2022. 2021 Triploid standard and mini watermelon cultigen evaluation studies. Dept. of Horticultural Science. North Carolina State University. Horticulture Series 238, 50 pp.
Schultheis, J.R., K.D. Starke, and M.D. Collins. 2021. 2020 Zucchini squash cultigen evaluations. Dept. of Horticultural Science. North Carolina State University. Hort. Series No. 237, 35 pp.
Birdsell, T., M.D. Collins, J.R. Schultheis, K.D. Starke, and A.L. Wszelaki. 2020. 2019 North Carolina and Tennessee pumpkin cultigen evaluations. Hort. Research Series 232. 39 pp.
Eure, E.R., N. Baugher, R. Flanagan, J. Holland, and J.R. Schultheis. 2020. 2019 NENC and VA Pumpkin Cultigen Evaluations. Hort. Research Series. 14 pp.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2020. 2019 Zucchini Squash Cultigen Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 235.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2020. 2019 orange flesh melon cultivar evaluations. Hort. Research Series 234.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2020. 2019 Triploid Standard and Mini Watermelon Cultigen Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 233.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2019. 2018 orange flesh melon cultivar evaluations. Hort. Research Series 227.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2019. 2018 triploid standard and mini watermelon cultigen evaluation studies. Hort. Research Series 226.
Schultheis, J.R., K.D. Starke, T. Birdsell, A.L. Wszelaki, and J.C. Moore. 2019. 2018 North Carolina and Tennessee pumpkin cultigen evaluations. Hort. Research Series 225.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2019. 2018 zucchini squash cultigen evaluations. Hort. Research Series 224.
Indermaur EJ, Schultheis JR, Starke KD. 2020. 2017 North Carolina Specialty Melon Cultigen Evaluations, Central Crops Research Station, Clayton, NC; Hort. Research Series 222.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2018. 2017 Yellow & zucchini squash cultigen evaluations. Hort. Research Series 223.
Schultheis, J.R., K.D. Starke, and E.J. Indermaur. 2018. 2017 North Carolina Specialty Melon Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 222.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2018. 2017 Watermelon cultivar Evaluation Trial. Hort. Research Series 221.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2018. 2017 North Carolina Orange Flesh Melon Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 220.
Schultheis, J.R., K.D. Starke, and A.L. Wszelaki. 2018. 2017 North Carolina and Tennessee Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 219.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2017. 2016 North Carolina Zucchini Squash Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 218
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2017. 2016 North Carolina Melon Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 217.
Schultheis, J.R., K.D. Starke, and A.L. Wszelaki. 2017. 2016 North Carolina and Tennessee Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 216.
Schultheis, J.R. and K.D. Starke. 2017. 2015 North Carolina Melon Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 215.
Schultheis, J.R., W. B. Thompson, and K. D. Starke. 2017. 2015 North Carolina Yellow and Zucchini Squash Cultivar Evaluations. Hort. Research Series 213.

Vegetable Production Guides

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).
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., 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.
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).

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. Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers J. Kemble , I. M. Lewis, K. M. Jennings, and J. F. Walgenbach, Eds. 2018. Southeastern U.S. 2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M., Ed. 2017. Disease control for commercial vegetables. 2017 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 and Outreach Resources

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.

Hausbeck, M.K. Project GREEEN 20th Anniversary MSU AgBioResearch Video about Downy Mildew on Pickling Cucumbers. Published on September 20, 2018.
Hausbeck, M.K. 2018. Time for downy mildew protectant sprays for cucumber. MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: June 26, 2018.
Hausbeck, M.K. 2018. Downy mildew is found in Michigan cucumbers. MSU Extension News for Agriculture-Vegetables: July 25, 2018.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. Cucumber anthracnose reported in North Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 26, 2018.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. and D’Arcangelo K. Cucumber downy mildew reported in North Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 11, 2018.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. Watermelon powdery mildew found in South Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. May 31, 2018.

Hausbeck, M. K. and K. Goldenhar. 2017. Cucumber disease control in 2017. Pickling Cucumber session. Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Expo. Grand Rapids, MI, December 2017.
Hausbeck, M. K. and L. Eddy. Protect winter squash now from Phytophthora rot. Vegetable Grower News: p. 11. July 2017.
Hausbeck, M. K. 2017. Some downy mildew recommendations for cucumbers. Vegetable Grower News June 16, 2017.
Hausbeck, M. K. 2017. Phytophthora disease reported on winter squash and pumpkin. Vegetable Grower News June 19, 2017.
Hausbeck, M. K. 2017. Ontario reports downy mildew on cucumber and cantaloupe. Vegetable Grower News June28, 2017.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. and K. D’Arcangelo. Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in North Carolina and South Carolina. Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 6, 2017.

Hausbeck, M. K. 2016. Downy mildew spends a decade damaging cucumbers. Vegetable Grower News 50(5):16-17.
Hausbeck, M. K. 2016. Downy mildew confirmed in Michigan cucumbers. Vegetable Grower News July 14, 2016.
Hausbeck, M. K. Early infection of downy mildew found in Michigan cucumbers. MSU Extension. July 11, 2016.
Hausbeck, M. K. Downy mildew on cucumber reported in Ontario. MSU Extension. July 6, 2016.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. Watermelon downy mildew reported in North Carolina. NC State Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 17, 2016.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. Cucumber downy mildew reported in North Carolina. NC State Extension Plant Pathology Portal. June 1, 2016, updated June 27, 2016.
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. Keep an eye out for gummy stem blight in watermelons. NC State Extension Plant Pathology Portal. May 5, 2016.
Smart, C. D. and H. Lange. 2016. Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update. Article for the VegEdge newsletter. February 2016.
Smart, C. D. and H. Lange. 2016. 2015 Vine Crop Update.Proceedings of the 2016 Empire State Producers Expo, Syracuse, NY.

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.