Andy Wyenandt, Specialist in Vegetable Pathology, Rutgers University; wyenandt@aesop.rutgers.edu This article originally appeared in the Rutgers University Plant and Pest Advisory. Most of the region has finally gotten rain and pop-up thunderstorms making conditions ideal for pathogens such as Phytophthora… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu A few weeks ago, we discussed Pythium in field corn, but it can also cause problems in sweet corn, snap beans, and a number of other crops. Wet spring conditions and low or… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Chris Leon for identifying one of two possible causal agents of last week’s fluffy melon. There are two diseases that can cause this: Pythium and Phytophthora. Apparently, it is really important to bring… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc Pythium is a common pathogen we encounter in corn fields throughout Delaware. The pathogen colonizes roots, causing decay of feeder roots. This decay reduces water and nutrient uptake by the seedling… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu Pythium Blight (Cottony Leak) Pythium blight has been a problem on the Delmarva during periods of rainy weather and cool temperatures. The disease causes damage on several plant… Continue Reading
