Tag: fungicide resistance
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Fungicide Sensitivity of Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in Charleston, SC
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath A fungicide sensitivity bioassay was done between June 1 and June 10, 2023, to find out which fungicides can be used against the current outbreak of powdery mildew on squash, watermelon, and other cucurbits. Methods: Yellow summer squash plants ‘Early Prolific’ with three true leaves were treated with one…
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2023 Gummy Stem Blight Control for Watermelon Growers: Early is on Time
From Tony Keinath, Extension Vegetable Pathologist. The recent freeze in the lower part of South Carolina more than ended the 2022 watermelon season. It’s not too early to plan for gummy stem blight control in 2023 to allow time to buy the right fungicides in case of shortages. As the saying goes, early is on…
The South Carolina Grower 