NC State researchers are conducting their greenhouse and lab research for the 2017 growing season. Look for more information soon as the Watermelon breeding and Pathology teams update us with videos of their work. Two members of the NC State research group that you are hearing more about are Allie Druffel and Luis Rivera-Burgos pictured below. […]
Fusarium
Watermelon Fusarium wilt field experiments | NC State
Plant Pathologists from the NC State Vegetable disease lab evaluate watermelon plants for disease resistance.
Evidence for Spread of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon in Transplant Trays | Purdue University Vegetable Crops Hotline
Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious diseases of watermelon in the Midwest. The disease often causes a one-sided wilt 2-3 weeks after transplanting. Whether a plant is affected, and to what degree, depends on the population of the long-lived spores in the soil that the roots contact. However, Fusarium wilt of watermelon is […]
Collaboration for Plant Pathogen Strain Identification
“CPPSI is a science based, vegetable seed industry initiative developed to standardize the identification of plant pathogen strains and races based on sets of host differentials and reference pathogen strains.” Pathotyping information is available at the Collaboration for Plant Pathogen Strain Identification website housed at the University of California. CPPSI described the pathogen strains and the differential […]
Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon | VSCNews
Source: Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon It is possible for the Fusarium wilt to spread throughout the transplants and continue to spread as the plant grows. However, while it can spread within the transplants, it will not spread from plant to plant in the field.
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 […]
Grafting increases Chilean-grown watermelon yield, quality – ASHS
Plants presented with fusarium wilt in both experiments, which the researchers said was the “main limitation” for nongrafted plant production. Source: Grafting increases Chilean-grown watermelon yield, quality – ASHS
