2023 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Mary Hausbeck: Phytophthora Control: Lessons Learned in Michigan Phytophthora blight is a destructive pathogen that Michigan growers have battled for many years. Learn what works to limit disease and how to move forward after an outbreak.

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Improved detection methods for CDM

CucCAP researchers develop improved detection methods for downy mildews infecting cucurbit crops. Management of cucurbit downy mildew relies on an intensive fungicide program.  Timely alerts of appearance of sporangia can help growers to determine need to initiate fungicide sprays. Research by CucCAP scientists developed improved ability to detect airborne sporangia and distinguish among types that infect different kinds of crops. This improved methodology could be used as part of an advisory system to time fungicide applications to protect cucurbit crops. 

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