Grafted watermelon

Aug 28, 2019

More Ways to Manage Fusarium Wilt | VSCNews

Five years ago, there was no solid foundation for managing Fusarium wilt in watermelons. Now, researchers have identified several techniques watermelon growers can use to help combat the disease.

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.

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

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