Clemson researchers emphasize fungicides in fight against watermelon blight – Vegetable Growers News

South Carolina watermelon producers now have information they need to make their 2017 crops more profitable with the release of the updated Watermelon Spray Guide for 2017, which includes updated recommendations for battling blight. Information in the guide comes from a study by Anthony “Tony” Keinath, a professor of plant pathology at the Clemson Coastal […]

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Factsheets, Handbooks and Manuals

Extension factsheets, handbooks and manuals for Cucurbit Disease Management These publications may contain pesticide recommendations. Pesticide regulations vary from State to State and can change each year. Contact your local Extension office with questions concerning the legality and/or registration status for pesticide use in your area. Locate the Cooperative Extension Specialist in your state. It is important […]

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Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in Ashe and Haywood Counties | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in Ashe and Haywood Counties | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on pumpkin and cucumber in Ashe and Haywood Counties, respectively. Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, infects leaves and can result in significant yield loss.  It was reported through the CDM IPMPipe on pumpkin in Ashe County on August 10, […]

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