Fusarium

Mar 15, 2017

Evidence for Spread of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon in Transplant Trays | Purdue University Vegetable Crops Hotline

Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious diseases of watermelon in the Midwest. The disease often causes a one-sided wilt 2-3 weeks after transplanting. Whether a plant is affected, and to what degree, depends on the population of the long-lived spores in the soil that the roots contact. However, Fusarium wilt of watermelon is…

Feb 22, 2017

Collaboration for Plant Pathogen Strain Identification

“CPPSI is a science based, vegetable seed industry initiative developed to standardize the identification of plant pathogen strains and races based on sets of host differentials and reference pathogen strains.” Pathotyping information is available at the Collaboration for Plant Pathogen Strain Identification website housed at the University of California. CPPSI described the pathogen strains and the differential…

Jan 26, 2017

Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon | VSCNews

Source: Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon It is possible for the Fusarium wilt to spread throughout the transplants and continue to spread as the plant grows. However, while it can spread within the transplants, it will not spread from plant to plant in the field.

Oct 11, 2016

Grafting increases Chilean-grown watermelon yield, quality – ASHS

Plants presented with fusarium wilt in both experiments, which the researchers said was the “main limitation” for nongrafted plant production. Source: Grafting increases Chilean-grown watermelon yield, quality – ASHS

Sep 10, 2016

UGA Researchers Fight Watermelon Diseases – YouTube

Mar 12, 2015