Watch out for fungal diseases on melons | PennState Extension

June 29, 2018 Mary

I’ve seen alternaria and anthracnose on melons so far this season, and have also had some calls with a concern about gummy stem blight. Here’s what to look for to tell the different diseases apart.

disease symptoms on fruit — Anthracnose (*Colletotrichum orbiculare*) on watermelon. Photo: Jason Brock, University of Georgia (bugwood.org)

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