Florida Extension agents and specialists report on: Powdery Mildew, Gummy Stem Blight, Cucurbit Viruses, Whiteflies, Thrips and Caterpillars.
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UF Research Shows Best Fungicides for Downy Mildew | VSCNews
Growers can learn about research on pest control for specialty crops at the upcoming Florida Ag Expo: View the agenda here. We’re looking at ways to try to minimize the development of fungicide resistance as well as ways to try to make programs more cost-effective.
Fusarium Wilt Management in Watermelons | VSCNews
Fusarium Wilt has a host range limited to watermelon. However, there are different types of this pathogen that can infect squash, cucumbers and other melons, but these types do not infect watermelon and vice versa. This is one reason why grafting with squash or other cucurbit rootstocks can nearly eliminate Fusarium Wilt.
Higher prices save Florida watermelon season | VSCNews
The 2018 Florida watermelon season posed challenges for most growers that resulted in lower yeilds and higher fruit prices.
A New Race of Fusarium Wilt Brings Trouble | VSC News
Fusarium wilt has been a problem in watermelon for several years. A new race of the disease makes it even more of a struggle to deal with. Nicholas Dufault, assistant professor and Extension specialist in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Florida (UF), says race three fusarium wilt was recently found in the […]
Watermelon Disease Watch | VSC News
Whether it’s diseases vectored by whiteflies or fungal diseases such as fusarium wilt, once a crop is infected, the results can be detrimental.