Basil Downy Mildew Samples Needed for Research September 5, 2025 - From Issue: 761 By: Liz Maynard Read More Basil downy mildew has appeared in northern Indiana. As described in a previous article, this pathogen does not overwinter; instead, it must blow in from the south. It can move[Read More…] Article Categories: Herbs Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Downy Mildew Confirmed in States Surrounding Indiana July 25, 2025 - From Issue: 758 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Last week, cucurbit downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) was reported on cucumber in southwest Kentucky and northern Ohio. Last month, the disease was also reported in cucumber crops in Michigan. Being[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cucumbers Pumpkins Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Disease Watch: Gummy Stem Blight, Anthracnose, and Phytophthora in Cucurbits July 11, 2025 - From Issue: 757 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Multiple foliar pathogens (some of which are also major problems for fruits) are appearing in watermelon and cantaloupe crops. It is time to continue or begin fungicide applications to prevent[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Watermelon Article Tags: Disease Watch Plant Disease Management
Pathogen Spotlight: Serratia ureilytica Causing Cucurbit Yellow Vine Disease May 2, 2025 - From Issue: 752 By: Kensy Rodriguez and Cesar Escalante Read More Introduction Cucurbit yellow vine disease (CYVD) is an emergent disease in the United States caused by the bacterium Serratia ureilytica, and it commonly affects zucchini, squash, watermelon, and melons. The[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Pathogen Plant Disease Management Spotlight
Cleaning and Disinfesting Your Greenhouse Before Planting April 3, 2025 - From Issue: 750 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Many of you are getting ready to start planting your seeds in the greenhouse, especially if you are planning to transplant. Regardless of the time you start or the type[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Plant Disease Management
Plasticulture Strawberry Update from Southern Indiana April 3, 2025 - From Issue: 750 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Crop Status Plug plants set on black plastic mulch in late summer and early fall are approaching full bloom. Some early blooms may have been damaged by recent low temperatures.[Read More…] Article Categories: Strawberry Article Tags: Crop Status Plant Disease Management
Management of Wirestem of Cole Crops October 17, 2024 - From Issue: 746 By: Cesar Escalante and Jeff Burbrink Read More Pathogen and symptoms Wirestem is a disease of cole crops (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage) caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani. This summer, cole growers from the state’s northern[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Strawberry Growers: Navigating the Challenges of Neopestalotiopsis Disease August 29, 2024 - From Issue: 744 By: Wenjing Guan Read More If you’re expecting plug plants for your strawberry crops, you’ve likely heard about the emerging threat of Neopestalotiopsis disease. For those unfamiliar, I recommend reading Dr. Phil Brannen’s article, “Dramatic[Read More…] Article Categories: Strawberry Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Bacterial Fruit Blotch On Cucurbits July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Bacterial fruit blotch (BFB) is a disease caused by the pathogen Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli. Most cucurbit crops are affected by this disease, although watermelon cultivars are commonly more susceptible.[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Meet Dr. César Escalante, the New Vegetable Pathologist at the Southwest-Purdue Ag Center June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 Read More Greetings everyone! I am César Escalante, and I have recently been hired as the new vegetable pathologist by the Purdue Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Starting July 1, 2024,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management 1 (current) 2345Next ›Last »Page 1 of 20
