A costly but effective option for watermelon producers hoping to overcome fusarium wilt disease is the use of Carolina Strongback rootstock.
Southeastern US
This Bureau of Economic Analysis region of the United States includes the states Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
2021 South Florida Melons Progress
A Florida watermelon producer discusses adverse weather conditions that can increase the crop’s susceptibility to disease.
Southeast Vegetable and Fruit EXPO
Presentations include talks by CucCAP Team members: Cucumber Germplasm from NC State with High Resistance to Downy Mildew – Emily J. Silverman and Todd Wehner Watermelon Production Management Considerations; Pollinizer and Grafting Rule – Jonathan Schultheis Integrated management of Cucumber Downy Mildew – Kim D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams and Lina Quesada-Ocampo
