Cornell University Plant Pathologist Margaret McGrath will present “Research Guides: Management Recommendations for Cucurbit Mildews” in the Wednesday morning Vegetable and Disease Pest Updates session.
McGrath Lab at Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center
Margaret McGrath leads the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center at Cornell University. The McGrath Lab and the Smart Lab are both part of the Cornell Vegetable Group.
New photo gallery: Cercospora leaf spot of Cucumber
The Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension center’s Vegetable Pathology group added a new photo gallery of Cercospora leaf spot of Cucumber.
Virus Diseases of Cucurbits | Cornell Vegetables
Viruses are among the more common causes of diseases affecting cucurbits in New York. These diseases result in losses through reduction in growth and yield and are responsible for distortion and mottling of fruit, making the product unmarketable.
2021 Empire State Producers Expo
The New York State Vegetable Growers Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension announced they are transforming the annual Becker Forum and Empire State Producers Expo into a virtual conference.
Sunscald of Pumpkin and Winter Squash | Cornell Extension
“Sunscald injury starts on the top of fruit, often the part facing the sun during the morning. Initially the rind may appear water-soaked and will slough off when rubbed.”
New photo gallery: Downy mildew of cucumber and other cucurbit plants | Cornell Extension
“This disease can occur anywhere throughout the eastern US, even in a garden with just one cucumber plant and no past occurrences. This is because the pathogen spreads via wind-dispersed spores that can be moved long distances and be deposited by chance anywhere.”
New photo gallery: White mold on cucurbits | Cornell Vegetable Pathology
The pathogen has a very large host range and infects a large diversity of plants including many other crops and also ornamental plants and broadleaf weeds.
