VegEdge newsletter - August 6, 2014 · 2015-07-22 · August 6, 2014. Verticillium 2014. Judson Reid, ... Management strategies for control agents, such as predatory mites and parasitic
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connued on page 3 YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR RESEARCH YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR RESEARCH YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR RESEARCH-BASED KNOWLEDGE BASED KNOWLEDGE BASED KNOWLEDGE Volume 10 Issue 17 August 6, 2014 Verticillium 2014 Judson Reid, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program Vercillium Wilt has been observed on mulple crops in the last two weeks; eggplant, tomato, zucchini, cantaloupe, watermelon, strawber- ries and raspberries! This is a soil- borne fungus with mulple strains that aack many different crops. It is generally associated with wet soils, and is favored by cooler soil temper- atures. Eggplants are among the most sus- cepble crops. The characterisc moling of foliage can oſten be found in otherwise healthy planngs. Damage to eggplant may be moderate and sporadic, however Photo: Jarmila Haseler Verticillium Wilt. Photos: Judson Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program More incidences of downy mildew hot spots have been detected in onions. What should onion growers do now to prevent the spread of this aggressive disease? PAGE 6 PAGE 5 “Deep-rooted” perennial broadleaf weeds are among the most difficult to control. Late summer is a good time to take steps to control these weeds. PAGE 4 Green and giant foxtail are the Weed of the Week. Foxtail management requires a multi- faceted approach since seed can germinate all summer. PAGE 1 Verticillium Wilt is caused by a soilborne fungus with multiple strains that attacks many crops. Once a plant is infected there is no rescue treatment.
