US (MP): New vegetable pest, disease app available to commercial growers

Commercial vegetable growers have a new mobile-based resource to help them manage pests and diseases in their crops. The MyIPM for Vegetables app is the latest in the MyIPM app series. MyIPM for Vegetables currently offers resources for tomatoes and cucurbits, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and watermelons. Rebecca Melanson, plant pathologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, who served as the principal investigator on the project, said the app makes it easy for growers to access integrated pest management information and make informed pest management decisions in a timely manner. “Unlike traditional publications, which often have long production times, existing app content can be updated, and new content can be added and made available to users at any time throughout the year,” said Melanson, who is also an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology. Growers can find photos and ...