Evidence for Spread of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon in Transplant Trays March 15, 2017 - From Issue: 624 By: Dan Egel Read More 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,[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Garden Sprayer vs Backpack Sprayer March 15, 2017 - From Issue: 624 By: Dan Egel Read More The use of tractor drawn pesticide sprayers is not practical for many smaller growers. Two alternatives are garden-sprayers or backpack sprayers. I will argue here that garden-sprayers are not suited[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Alternaria Leaf Blight of Carrot November 15, 2016 - From Issue: 623 By: Dan Egel and Wenjing Guan Read More Last fall, my lab received a carrot sample with disease-like lesions (Figures 1 and 2). There are at least 3 carrot diseases that may appear similar. These diseases are: Alternaria[Read More…] Article Categories: Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Carrots Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Fall Clean and Sanitize October 13, 2016 - From Issue: 622 By: Dan Egel As Indiana growers finish up the 2017 season, it is important to remember to clean and sanitize equipment and tools. In this article, I would like to discuss the importance of[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Crop Culture Plant Disease Management
Downy Mildew of Cucurbit Update September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Dan Egel Downy mildew has now been observed on butternut squash, jack-o-lantern pumpkins and cucumbers in Knox County. The list of cucurbits observed in Porter County has been updated to include butternut squash and[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Late Season Pumpkin Disease Management September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Dan Egel Read More Several pumpkin growers have asked me when to stop managing for pumpkin diseases. That is, when should a pumpkin grower stop applying fungicides? I cannot provide a definitive answer for this question;[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Preharvest Intervals September 1, 2016 - From Issue: 620 By: Dan Egel Late summer is a time when vegetable growers spend much of their time harvesting produce. Many growers, however, also find it is necessary to apply pesticides. All pesticides label state a preharvest[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: General Information Plant Disease Management
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in Indiana August 10, 2016 - From Issue: 619 By: Dan Egel Read More Cucurbit downy mildew has been observed on cucumber and cantaloupe near Wanatah, in La Porte County, Indiana. Downy mildew has also been confirmed on cucumber in St. Joseph County Michigan,[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Pumpkin Disease Management Steps July 16, 2016 - From Issue: 617 By: Dan Egel Read More I have received several calls about pumpkins recently. This article will outline a few steps growers should think about to prevent diseases in pumpkins. Virus diseases – There are several virus[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Southern Blight of Tomato July 6, 2016 - From Issue: 616 By: Dan Egel Read More Southern blight of tomato thrives under hot, dry conditions. Usually, such conditions are more common in August than early July. However, 2016 has been relatively hot and dry in southwest Indiana. Perhaps[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
