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Mature watermelon vine decline

Mature watermelon vine decline

Figure 1. Mature watermelon vine decline. Note wilt and collapse of vines.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 2. Mature watermelon vine decline. Note wilt and collapse of vines.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 3. Mature watermelon vine decline. Note that adjacent cantaloupe are unaffected.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 4. Mature watermelon vine decline. Root system.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 5. Mature watermelon vine decline. Root system.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 6. Mature watermelon vine decline. Root system.

Mature watermelon vine decline.

Figure 7. Mature watermelon vine decline. Root system.