Growers are urged to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew Detecting Spiderlike Robot
CucCAP plant pathologist, Lina Quesada-Ocampo and her research team are collaborating with the NC State engineers to create robotics to sample cucumber fields for cucurbit downy mildew.
Clade 2 downy mildew reported in Michigan
Cucurbit downy mildew was recently detected on cucumbers in Michigan. The pathogen has also been detected in spore traps in multiple locations across the state.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates July 10, 2023 | ipmPIPE
Early reports of Downy mildew in squash
There are early reports of powdery mildew in squash in the Great Lakes region. This disease usually appears in late-July. Downy mildew on cucumbers is present in multiple growing areas.
Watermelon Fungicide Guide | Clemson
Four foliar diseases reduce watermelon yields in South Carolina. Gummy stem blight and powdery mildew are the most common diseases in spring crops.
Downy mildew reported on cucurbits in Michigan
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Cucumber downy mildew identified in Ontario
Cucurbit downy mildew has been identified in a cucumber field in Kent County. Disease presence is very low with less than one percent of the plants exhibiting lesions at this time.