Proceedings 2007 |
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CD-AY-330 |
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Fungal Diseases of Cucurbits This session will cover identification, prevention and management of the most common fungal diseases of cucurbits in Indiana including, anthracnose, Alternaria leaf blight, gummy stem blight, downy mildew and powdery mildew. An emphasis will be placed on managing foliar diseases. Extension materials will be available to help attendees understand how to alternate the different “families” of fungicides so that resistance does not develop. Information will be presented on how to manage diseases of muskmelon and watermelon using MELCAST, a Purdue University weather-based disease forecasting system that can be used to help growers schedule fungicide applications. Dan EgelExtension Plant Pathologist |