Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Sweet Corn With a return to some cooler weather be on the lookout for corn leaf rust on sweet corn. Scout the plantings and if you see rust on plants at the whorl stage… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu At this time last year downy mildew on lima beans had been seen. So far weather conditions have not been favorable for downy mildew. It looks like the weather may be changing and getting… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Downy Mildew and Lima Bean Pod Rot Two more fields were identified with downy mildew this week so it is important to keep scouting. Phytophthora capsici was also identified on pods from a field… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Downy mildew on lima beans was identified this week on the variety ‘Cypress’ near Harbeson in Sussex County. This is pretty early, but the increased rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures in this area… Continue Reading
