Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association conference
Alabama watermelon
Expect high Whitefly populations
Whitefly Populations on Rise in Alabama | AgNet Media
Alabama cucurbit growers are already seeing increased whitefly populations in their fall crops. Whiteflies transmit cucurbit leaf crumple virus can cause severe symptoms on infected plants includine yellowing of leaves, leaf crumpling, plant stunting and overall plant decline. Squash, zucchini, and cucumber are susceptible to viruses transmitted by whiteflies.
Watermelon Crop Reports | AgNet Media
Cucurbit Anthracnose | Management strategies include resistant varieties
Alabama plant pathologists highlight management options for Anthracnose in cucurbits including using disease resistant varieties.