Tag: Disease
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Weekly Field Update – 11/22/21
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Timely Diagnosis
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath. Plants are a rich source of food for microorganisms—for aggressive plant pathogens, for weak pathogens, and for common saprophytes (the 90% of microorganisms that feed only on dead plant parts). Once a pathogen kills parts of leaves or side roots and we see dark brown spots, things change. The…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/8/21
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Weekly Field Update – 10/25/21
Join us this Thursday (10/28/21) at 12:30pm for the next installment of our CUltivating SC Growers Series. This month Zack Snipes will be discussing the ins and outs of cover cropping. To register, click here. Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We had a nice week of weather last week and are getting some rain this…
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Fog and Downy Mildew on Collards
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath. Foggy fall mornings are nature’s warning that conditions are favorable for brassica downy mildew to get started on collard and kale. Remember that because downy mildew affects the harvested, edible portion of the crop, control practices must be very effective to increase yields. Use the following practices to maximize…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/11/21
Statewide There are some reports that anthracnose may be issue in strawberries this year. In addition, we are continuing to look out for the new disease, Neopestalotiopsis. Clemson Plant Pathologist Guido Schnabel has recommended applying Zivion S (natamycin) via preplant dip to help prevent these diseases. Dr. Schnabel provided the following instructions: Mixing Instructions. Add…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/20/21
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Fall cucurbit crops, including cantaloupes, and watermelons are ripening and approaching harvest. Disease pressure from powdery mildew and gummy stem blight have really increased significantly over the last week. Maintaining a tight spray program will be key to managing disease. As we look forward to strawberry planting land is being prepared. If…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/13/21
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We had a heavy downpour of rain last week surpassing 2.5 inches in some spots. I am seeing downy mildew in cucumbers and lots of gummy stem blight in winter squash and pumpkins. The worm pressure has lessened in the past few weeks. I am seeing lots and lots of…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/7/21
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Weekly Field Update – 8/23/21
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