Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu All cucurbits, including watermelon and cantaloupe, are hosts of root knot nematodes (RKN). RKN are plant pathogenic roundworms, which live in the soil. Although many other species of nematodes are nonpathogenic to… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu and Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Honeybees are used extensively to ensure adequate pollination for vine crop vegetables (cucurbits) and for many fruit crops (apples, berries, etc.). Without good pollination, poor fruit… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Boron has important roles in vegetable plants. It is needed for protein synthesis, development of cell walls, carbohydrate metabolism, sugar translocation, hormone regulation, pollen grain germination and pollen tube growth, fruit set,… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Spider mites have been observed in a few fields at low numbers. Most mites have been observed near field edges immediately adjacent to other crops or woodlines. With the warm weather, I am beginning… Continue Reading
Monday, July 8, 2019 Delaware State University, Smyrna Outreach Research Center 884 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna, 19977-3440 The workshop will cover: ● Integrated Pest Management Strategies ● Insect and Mites: life cycles, detection methods, monitoring thresholds and control options ● Experience… Continue Reading
