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
Battling Root-knot Nematodes In Commercial Cucurbit Crops August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Root-knot nematode (RKN, Meloidogyne spp.) is a major problem in cucurbits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. The reason RKN is problematic lies in their ability to persist[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Nematode 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
