Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Gummy Stem blight caused by Stagonosporopsis spp. is a major disease of cucurbits in our region. High humidity, rainfall, and overhead irrigation, along with temperatures around 75°F for watermelon and cucumber and… Continue Reading
Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Gummy Stem blight is caused by Stagonosporopsis spp. and can occur on cucurbit crops and seedlings. It can be introduced from infected seed or seedlings, highlighting the importance of greenhouse and field… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu and Karen Rane, Plant Diagnostician, University of Maryland rane@umd.edu Gummy stem blight (GSB) was found in an Eastern shore muskmelon field this past week. It is a cucurbit disease caused by… Continue Reading
Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Gummy Stem blight is caused by Stagonosporopsis spp. and can occur on cucurbit crops and seedlings. It can be introduced from infected seed or seedlings, highlighting the importance of greenhouse and field… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu I do not have to tell you that these frequent and heavy rains we have been having over the last 2-3 weeks have really increased the amount of foliar and, at… Continue Reading
