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Basil downy mildew (BDM), a funglike disease, has been detected in basil cultivated in southern New Jersey, marking the first report of the disease in the state this growing season. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions have seen few cases of BDM this year, likely due to recent hot and dry weather conditions. Nonetheless, farmers are advised to monitor their basil crops daily and think about starting a preventative fungicide program. More information on managing BDM in field-grown and greenhouse basil, as well as the status of BDM in the US, can be found by clicking on the provided links. Additionally, the article highlights the Rutgers Basil Breeding Program, which develops basil varieties resistant to downy mildew, some of which are globally distributed.
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Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in field-grown basil in southern New Jersey. This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state this growing season. To date, there have been very few reports of BDM in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions this growing season. The extremely hot, dry weather these past three to four weeks have not been ideal for its development. However, all basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses on a daily basis and should consider initiating a preventative fungicide program. Basil downy mildew sporulating on the underside of an infected leaf. For more information on controlling BDM in the field-grown basil, please click here. For more information on controlling BDM in the greenhouse, please click here. To track ...
Source: Hortidaily
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