Fusarium

Jul 12, 2018

A New Race of Fusarium Wilt Brings Trouble | VSC News

Fusarium wilt has been a problem in watermelon for several years. A new race of the disease makes it even more of a struggle to deal with. Nicholas Dufault, assistant professor and Extension specialist in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Florida (UF), says race three fusarium wilt was recently found in the…

Feb 8, 2018

Watermelon Disease Watch | VSC News

Whether it’s diseases vectored by whiteflies or fungal diseases such as fusarium wilt, once a crop is infected, the results can be detrimental.

Nov 3, 2017

Watermelon Grafting to Manage Fusarium Wilt | VSC NEWS

Researchers are studying the effects of grafting in watermelon crops to manage a pathogen continuing to cause problems for many Florida growers.

Oct 9, 2017

Cucurbit Crop Concerns for Georgia Growers – VSC NEWS

Growers in Georgia are currently facing challenges when it comes to battling fusarium wilt and whitefly-transmitted viral diseases in their vegetable crops, such as watermelon and zucchini.

Sep 12, 2017

TREC Helps Growers, Trains Future Plant Breeders – VSC NEWS

Meru’s breeding program aims to develop high-yielding vegetable cultivars that are resistant to diseases. For squash, one of the main issues for growers is a pathogen called Phytophthora capsici that causes crown, root and fruit rot.

Jul 13, 2017

Watermelon cultivar wards off soil-borne diseases

Seedless cultivars might be more susceptible to Fusarium wilt, a major soil-borne disease issue in Florida watermelon production

Jun 19, 2017

Research Begins on Fusarium Wilt Affecting Watermelon – VSC NEWS

Fusarium is the number-one problem right now in watermelon in the southeastern United States.

Jun 19, 2017

Research Begins on Fusarium Wilt Affecting Watermelon – VSC NEWS

When it comes to watermelon, one of the ongoing and increasing challenges is fusarium wilt. Source: Research Begins on Fusarium Wilt Affecting Watermelon – VSC NEWS

Jun 14, 2017

Fumigation a tool for Georgia watermelon farmers fighting fusarium wilt disease – Vegetable Growers News

Fusarium wilt is on the rise in Georgia watermelon fields. University of Georgia scientists are studying whether this fungal disease can be managed through fumigation.Fumigation is a method of pest control that involves using volatile compounds in a restricted area to kill pests and pathogens. Research on fumigation with the fungicide Proline is yielding promising…

Jun 12, 2017

Fusarium Wilt | UGA CAES NEWS

Fusarium wilt is on the rise in Georgia watermelon fields. University of Georgia scientists are studying whether this fungal disease can be managed through fumigation. Source: CAES NEWS | Fusarium Wilt