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DISEASE DISCOVERY ...
Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan
First detection in 2021 made in Saginaw County
GRAPE DISEASE ...
Downy mildew of grape
Warm, wet, humid weather conditions favor infection and disease development
SCOUT EARLY ...
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew
DISEASE RESISTANCE ...
Research advances cucumber disease resistance
Growers assess cucumber resistance to both bacterial wilt and cucurbit downy mildew
pathogen CONTROL ...
Short-term moisture removal can eliminate downy mildew of spinach
Even a 30-minute dry period reduced spore germination to almost zero
NEW GUIDE AVAILABLE ...
User-friendly cucurbit downy mildew diagnosis guide
Accurate and early diagnosis is critical for timely disease management
BAD FOR BASIL ...
Downy mildew threatens Illinois basil crop
Presence in northeast, east-central Illinois raising concern for growers
INNOVATION ...
Robots armed with UV light fight grape mildew
Robots deliver ultraviolet light to grape vines at night to effectively treat powdery mildew
DOWNY MILDEW MANAGEMENT ...