Researchers studied the new mosaic symptomology and foliar distortion of new growth observed in Arizona and California on melon and watermelon.
Wintermantel Lab @ USDA-ARS in Salinas
As a Research Plant Pathologist at USDA-ARS in the Salinas, California Area, his research focuses predominantly on insect-transmitted and soil-borne viruses; member of the CucCAP Melon Team.
Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group – Webinar
This webinar will provide information on begomovirus epidemiology, transmission, and management in cucurbits. Begomoviruses that impact cucurbits in the United States will be discussed as well as key begomoviruses not yet present in the United States that impact cucurbits in other regions of the world. During the panel discussion, experts from academia, government, and industry […]
Melon Team | 2024 Progress Report
Specialty Crop Grower | Emerging Viruses of Cucurbits
CucCAP scientist Bill Wintermantel discusses the status of new virus diseases in the article, Tracking viral diseases in cucurbit crops on page 20 of the April edition of Specialty Crop Grower.
Melon Team | 2023 Progress Report
CucCAP scientists use multiplex system to monitor virus threats to melon crops in California and Arizona
The Wintermantel team developed a multiplex single-step RT-PCR method to simultaneously test and differentiate among the among different viruses. Sampling of melon production regions in California and Arizona found that different combinations of viruses were dominant in fall vs. spring seasons, providing important information for disease management in areas impacted by cucurbit yellowing viruses.
Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group
The Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) is charged with improving communication and virus knowledge across the cucurbit industry as well as developing strategies to successfully identify and mitigate virus threats to cucurbit production in the United States.
APS 2023 Southern Division Meeting
Presentations from the CucCAP team include: Monitoring for mutations related to oxathiapiprolin fungicide resistance in Pseudoperonospora cubensis populations; Addressing emerging viruses in cucurbits through a working group and stakeholder education; and Competitiveness of whitefly-transmitted yellowing viruses can influence virus dominance in cucurbits.
