VSCNews reports on stem splitting in cucurbit crops and the Georgia watermelon season.
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May 2020 Powdery Mildew and Whiteflys on Southeastern Cucurbits | VSCNews
Presence of Powdery Mildew a Concern for Southeast Vegetable Growers andHigh Whitefly Pressure Reported in Florida Vegetables.
Specialty-Type Melons Under the Microscope in Alabama | VSCNews
Spring 2020 Watermelon Spotlight | VSC News
The April 2020 edition of Vegetable and Specialty Crop News discusses Phytophthora fruit rot, Downy mildew, and Fusarium wilt.
Managing Gummy Stem Blight in Watermelon | VSCNews
Gummy stem blight (GSB), also known as black rot, is a common issue for watermelon producers in the Southeast.
Better Cucurbit Varieties Coming Soon | VSCNews
CucCAP plant breeder, Todd Wehner talks about breeding cucumber and watermelon varieties for disease resistance.
Technology to Grow Better Cucurbits | VSCNews
With a wide variety of options to choose from, researchers are working with technology in order to grow better cucurbits. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), marker assisted selection and genomic selection have been used to improve specialty crops like squash, pumpkins and watermelons.
McGregor Lab part of research study aimed at whitefly management
The McGregor Lab at UGA will collaborate with researchers from three research institutions to use a grant from the USDA to fight whiteflies on vegetable crops. Cecilia McGregor and her lab group will be involved with research on Plant resistant traits and Molecular tools & biotechnology.
