Wherever your cucurbits are grown, the new compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition provides the latest pest management and diagnostic information to suppress diseases of all. All fungicides labeled for the control of cucurbit diseases are listed in table 1, and are arranged by the fungicide group numbers assigned by the fungicide resistance action committee frac. International in scope and practical in emphasis, the compendium of cucurbit diseases is designed to assist in the diagnosis of cucurbit diseases, whether in the field, the greenhouse, the laboratory, or the diagnostic clinic. Compendium of lettuce diseases is an international account of diseases of crisphead, romaine or cos, butterhead, and leaf lettuce all types of lactuca sativa l. Practise rotation and destroy plant debris by burning, if possible, or ploughing in. Anthracnose fruit rot, bacterial canker, fairy ring, leaf mottle virus. Cucumber diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. Leaf and fruit diseases of cucurbits i ct integrated. Compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition. Managing diseases is a very important component of production for melons, cucumbers, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbit crops. Key resource contributed use this book to identify, control, and prevent diseases and disorders of. Details on carrying out each practice, example monitoring forms, and information on additional pests can be found in the cucurbit pest management guidelines pmg.
Cucurbit crops comprise almost 30% of all vegetable crop acreage in new england, and are grown on over 4,000 acres in massachusetts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Watt, extension plant pathologist for information about umaine extension programs and resources, visit extension. Cucurbit downy mildew is caused by the funguslike oomycete pathogen pseudoperonospora cubensis p.
The already extensive list of more than 200 cucurbit diseases has expanded recently to include cucurbit yellow vine disease, acremonium collapse, rhizopycnis root rot, bacterial blight, cucumber root mat, cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, cucurbit. Any of various mostly climbing or trailing plants of the family cucurbitaceae, which includes the squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Yearround ipm program for cucurbits 911 seedlings cotyledons to 4 leaves vegetative growth. This virus was first detected in southern california and arizona in fall of 2006, infecting cantaloupe and. This primefact covers common cucurbit diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Oct 01, 2016 pdf online compendium of lettuce diseases disease compendium series disease compendium series. Genome and annotation cucumber chinese long genome sequence and predicted genes cucumber gy14 genome sequence and predicted genes cucumber pi183967 genome sequence and predicted genes watermelon 97103 genome sequence and predicted genes watermelon charleston gray genome sequence and predicted genes. Cucurbit genomics database cugendb manuscript published in nucleic acids research oct. Key resource contributed use this book to identify, control, and prevent diseases and disorders of melons, watermelons, squash, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. The disease was first observed on winter and summer squash plants in the southern u.
All cucurbit species are susceptible to the virus, some cucumber varieties have been developed which have some resistance to the disease and are available in canada and europe. The compendium of blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry diseases and pests, second edition is organized into four major parts select the contents tab above for the full list of nearly 150 diseases, pests, and disorders across these three crops infectious diseases e. Cultural practices and insecticide applications can help manage the spread of cucurbit leaf crumple virus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests. Select varieties recommended for south carolina, especially those with some degree of disease resistance table 1.
Leaf and fruit diseases of cucurbits i ct integrated pest. Cucurbit definition of cucurbit by the free dictionary. Leaf and fruit diseases of cucurbits ii ct integrated pest. We gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of allen stevens, elizabeth bernhardt, jeff dodson, and jon watterson, seminis vegetable seeds, inc. Cucurbit downy mildew is an important foliar disease that affects all types of cucurbits. In the 20 years since aps press published the first edition of compendium of cucurbit diseases, worldwide production of watermelon, cucumber, melon, and squash has roughly doubled.
Many diseases of cucurbits can be prevented or minimized in the home vegetable garden by using the following simple cultural controls. This water mould is an important pathogen of all these crops, especially in areas with high humidity and. Field identification guide is the publication of a practical field guide which will assist cucurbit growers with the identification of insects, diseases and disorders in their cucurbit crop. Alternaria leaf spot is caused by the fungus alternaria cucumerina. Cool, wet conditions tend to be the most favorable for this pathogen to grow. Diseases of cucurbit vegetables department of primary. Compendium of blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry diseases. Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder is a primarily a disease of cucurbits e. Diseases can be a limiting factor in the production of snapdragons. Find more of our publications and books at extensionpubs. The plant may have 4 or 5 main stems from which the tendrils branch. Introduction alternaria cucumerina is a fungus of worldwide occurrence which can infect most cucurbits.
The compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition remains international in scope and practical in its emphasis. Cucurbit diseases fact sheet list cornell university. This article is a list of diseases of cucurbits citrullus spp. Signature symptoms 2000 also see the news article managing bacterial wilt affecting cucurbit crops june, 2001. Enter compendium of tomato diseases and pests, second edition. Pdf important diseases of cucurbitaceous crops and their. Isolates belonging to clade 1 tend to more frequently infect watermelon, pumpkin, and squash while isolates belonging to clade 2 more frequently infect. Each section is written by experts throughout the world and edited by a team of three editors who have a combined 98 years of experience. M download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Compendium of tomato diseases and pests, second edition.
Cucurbits are warm weather crops which are grown in most frost free areas of australia. Proper seed treatment can control seedborn alternaria inoculum and seedborn inoculi of other pathogens. Keep the garden and surrounding area free of weeds that. The disease consists of two different races pathovars race 1 targets the stems, roots, and fruit of the plant while race 2 only targets the fruit. This disease occurs on all continents on cucumber, gherkin, muskmelon, pumpkin, squash, vegetable marrow, and watermelon. Important diseases of cucurbitaceous crops and their management. The nearly 250 images and associated information in this highly useful and significantly upgraded book allows anyonefrom the gardener to professionalto identify, understand, diagnose, and treat more than 60 diseases of tomato occurring throughout the world. Pdf compendium of lettuce diseases disease compendium series disease compendium series. Download compendium of rose diseases and pests 2nd edition read free. Management of gummy stem blight black rot on cucurbits in florida 2 lesions can also form on the stem that enlarge and girdle the main stem figure 4.
Management as the virus is spread primarily by infected seed, only disease free seed from a reputable supplier should be planted. Muhammad asif pakistan slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Compendium of grape diseases, disorders, and pests, second edition. Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a species of water mould known for causing downy mildew on cucurbits such as cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin, squash and watermelon.
A gourdshaped flask forming the body of an alembic, formerly used in distillation. The cucumber plant is a sprawling vine with large leaves and curling tendrils. Fungicides that are protectant in nature page 1 have been assigned to group m for multisite activity or have other means of activity. Cucurbit diseases and their management cornell university. Diseases of cucurbits types of cucurbits those grown in il production facts etc. Isolates belonging to clade 1 tend to more frequently infect watermelon, pumpkin, and squash while. The virus is transmitted from plant to plant by whiteflies. Fungal diseases commonly encountered in snapdragons include downy mildew, powdery mildew, botrytis blight, and various leaf. Buy compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition by a.
Genome and annotation cucumber chinese long genome sequence and predicted genes cucumber gy14 genome sequence and predicted genes. Fusarium rot of cucurbits is a fungal disease that can affect the roots, stem, and fruit, particularly pumpkins and squash. Cucurbit diseases fact sheets and information bulletins, the cornell plant pathology vegetable disease web page. Cucurbit downy mildew nc state extension publications. Compendium of cucurbit diseases disease compendium series. Control is achieved with protectant fungicides like bravo group m5 and is especially needed during cool and wet springs and summers. The disease, squash leaf curl, is caused by the squash leaf curl virus slcv. Virus diseases of cucurbits several viruses can infect cucurbit crops. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. In particular, phytophthora capsici has increased dramatically in the past five years and is causing severe crop losses and infecting more and more. Pests, beneficials, disorders and diseases in cucurbits. There are other less common diseases affecting cucurbits which are not covered here. Enz ymelinked i mmunosorbent assay is widely used for the detection of plant.
Pathogen free seed produced in semiarid area should be planted. Pdf compendium of lettuce diseases disease compendium. The department of plant pathology the ohio state universityoardc 1680 madison ave. Compendium of blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry.
Cracking is often visible on the stem, accompanied by gummy ooze figure 5. Gavel 2ee approval means new york growers have another fungicide for managing phytophthora blight in most cucurbit crops june 2004 also see. Wherever cucurbits are grown diseases can cause damage. Leaf and fruit diseases of cucurbits ii ct integrated. Dec 16, 2011 diseases of cucurbits types of cucurbits those grown in il production facts etc. This yearround ipm program covers the major pests of cucurbits in the sacramento, san joaquin, coachella, palos verde and imperial valleys, as well as riverside county. The number, severity and complexity of diseases attacking these vital crops have increased in the past decade. Uc management guidelines for cucurbit yellow stunting. The already extensive list of more than 200 cucurbit diseases has expanded recently to include cucurbit yellow vine disease, acremonium collapse, rhizopycnis root rot, bacterial blight, cucumber root mat, cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus. This easytouse book provides the most current, practical information on the diagnosis and management of cucurbit diseases. This disease is caused by the funguslike pathogen pseudoperonospora cubensis cucurbit downy mildew spreads rapidly and can cause extensive yield loss. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Fact sheets and information bulletins cucurbits cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash, watermelon.
Management of gummy stem blight black rot on cucurbits in. Angular leaf spot is a bacterial disease caused by pseudomonas syringae pv. This disease was first reported in italy in 1893 and has been reported in the u. Disease control in cucurbits vegetable diseases cornell. Affected leaves display a range of unusual symptoms including mosaic patterns in different shades. This compendium describes infectious diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, viruses and a phytoplasma, and noninfectious disorders such as air pollution, allelopathy.
Although descriptions of the more common diseases have been given to assist with identification, it can be difficult to diagnose some diseases with similar symptoms. University of californias official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticides, and nonpesticide alternatives for managing pests in agriculture, floriculture. Middle english cucurbite, from old french, from latin cucurbita. Affected leaves display a range of unusual symptoms including mosaic patterns in different shades of green and fingerlike distortion of leaf shape. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. No cucurbit cultivar resistant to alternaria leaf blight has been reported. Diseases of cucurbits and their management springerlink. There has been a longstanding need for a comprehensive, authoritative, and uptodate account of cucurbit diseases. Use of antibio ticproducing soil fungi and bacter ia, that is, gliocla dium sp p.
Wherever your cucurbits are grown, the compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition provides the latest pest management and diagnostic information to suppress diseases of all cultivated cucurbits plus. Cucurbit leaf crumple virus can cause yield losses in cucurbit crops including squashes, watermelon, and melon. Click here to download a pdf version of this spotlight. Crop rotation with noncucurbit crops for at least two years should be considered. For you compendium of cucurbit diseases disease compendium series. The key component of the project vg07015 pests, beneficials, disorders and diseases in cucurbits. Cankers develop on the stem that can be red, brown, or black in color, and a red to amber gummy substance can exude. Cucurbit vegetables include cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins, squash, watermelons, cantaloupes, bitter melons, gourds, and hairy melons. Compendium of cucurbit diseases and pests, second edition by.