Cucurbit Downy Mildew

Nov 16, 2016

Melcast Update

Source: Melcast Update

Nov 5, 2016

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Epidemic History for 2016 | ipmPIPE

Source: 2016 cdm epidemic history | IPM Pipe

Aug 12, 2016

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in Ashe and Haywood Counties | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on pumpkin and cucumber in Ashe and Haywood Counties, respectively. Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, infects leaves and can result in significant yield loss.  It was reported through the CDM IPMPipe on pumpkin in Ashe County on August 10, 2016 and by an NCDA Agronomist in Haywood County on August 12, 2016.

Jul 1, 2016

Cucumber downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Downy mildew, a devastating disease on cucumbers caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been reported in North Carolina. It was observed on cucumber in Duplin (June 1, 2016) and Sampson (June 27, 2016) counties. The field had 1-5% disease incidence, with the infected plant/leaf having 35-40% disease severity. Source: Cucumber downy mildew reported in…

Jun 27, 2016

Cucumber downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Cucumber downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Jun 23, 2016

Watermelon downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Watermelon downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Jun 23, 2016

Watermelon downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been reported in watermelon in North Carolina. It was observed in Nash county (June 17, 2016) and the field presented 5% incidence with each infected plant/leaf having 50% severity. A recent report from Johnston county (June 23, 2016) was from a watermelon field with 5% incidence…

May 11, 2016

NC Alternative Crops and Organics: Results from Two Years of Organic Cucurbit Trials in Western NC

Source: NC Alternative Crops and Organics: Results from Two Years of Organic Cucurbit Trials in Western NC

May 6, 2016

Control options for cucurbit downy mildew in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Control options for cucurbit downy mildew in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a yearly concern for North Carolina cucurbit growers.  Having the most effective fungicide products at hand to control this disease is key since no resistant cultivars are available for disease…

May 6, 2016

Cucurbit downy mildew in FL, GA, and SC | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Cucurbit downy mildew in FL, GA, and SC | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a yearly concern for North Carolina cucurbit growers. The disease affects cucurbit crops such as cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and squash, but cucumber is particularly susceptible. The Cucurbit Downy Mildew IPM pipe…