US (NJ): Cucurbit downy mildew found in southern New Jersey

Published 2023년 7월 5일

Tridge summary

Cucumber downy mildew has been found in Gloucester County and Atlantic County in New Jersey, marking the second report of the disease in the area this season. Cucumber and cantaloupe growers are advised to regularly monitor their crops and start a preventative fungicide program. It is important to note that cucumber downy mildew isolates can belong to either Clade I, which primarily infects watermelon, pumpkin, and squash, or Clade II, which mainly infects cucumber and cantaloupe.

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Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in Gloucester County (7/1) and in Atlantic County (6/13) in southern New Jersey. This is the second report of CDM in the state and region this growing season. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program immediately. All other cucurbit plantings need to be scouted on a regular basis. CDM was last confirmed on cucumber and butternut squash in coastal South Carolina. Remember, some CDM isolates fall into Clade I, which predominately infects watermelon, pumpkin, and ...

Source: Hortidaily