Phytophthora fruit rot often reaches a peak in late summer and early fall as winter squash and pumpkins mature.
spore traps
Risk of CDM infection in Michigan cucumbers
Downy Mildew Detecting Spiderlike Robot
CucCAP plant pathologist, Lina Quesada-Ocampo and her research team are collaborating with the NC State engineers to create robotics to sample cucumber fields for cucurbit downy mildew.
Michigan Cucurbit crop report – July 24, 2024
Downy mildew that affects melons and cucumbers has been confirmed in the main pickle production regions of Michigan. Keep up to date on the development of this destructive cucurbit disease at the Hausbeck Downy Mildew News website.
Phytophthora capsici causes significant losses in squash and cucumber following heavy rains. The most obvious symptoms are entire plant wilts, and regions of white spores on the surface of fruits that look similar to powdered sugar.
Clade 2 downy mildew reported in Michigan
Cucurbit downy mildew was recently detected on cucumbers in Michigan. The pathogen has also been detected in spore traps in multiple locations across the state.
Downy mildew reported on cucurbits in Michigan
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Michigan Cucurbit update | June 26, 2024
Cucurbit Downy mildew spores have been detected in Michigan. Squash vine borers are active. Cucamelon (Melothria scaba), an obscure cucurbit crop has gained popularity.
