Heads up About New Race of Downy Mildew in Lettuce

Varieties of spinach showing resistance to the Pe:20 race of downy mildew can give growers a leg up on the pathogen now.

Learn more about newly published research that uses machine learning to quickly and efficiently detect the pathogen in several stages.

Producing blemish-free leafy greens is not easy. Fruiting vegetables tolerate more disease without losing value.

The serious foliar disease was found in the Everglades Agricultural Area for the first time.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady.

A united effort by four universities delivers four new sweet basil varieties resistant to the disease that almost wiped out field-grown basil in the U.S.

Clemson University tested new downy mildew-resistant cucumber varieties, fungicides, and trellising to find the most effective approach.

Industry colleagues collaborate to produce disease-resistant selections for positive marketplace impact.

Michigan State’s Mary Hausbeck along with a multistate research team will work to enhance and refine early detection methods, allowing growers to identify the pathogen’s presence in the air — before it infects fields.

This winter’s cool, damp spells of weather have aided the survival and spread of this disease.

With an increasing number of races, the need for resistant varieties and control measures takes center stage in spinach production.

Seminis has announced the launch of DM Defense, a new line of downy mildew resistant cucumber seed.

University of Florida scientists say the technology may help growers manage the disease and reduce chemical inputs.

According to a disease update from Ohio State University Extension, downy mildew was reported in cucumbers on farms […]

An alert sent by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension confirms the presence of downy mildew on cucumber leaves […]

Cornell researcher recommends several methods to combat epidemics.

Growers also seeing spike in botrytis infections, vine collapses during growing season.

The organic spinach symposium, sponsored by Ready Pac Foods, Inc. addressed the sector’s sustainability efforts and concerns that have heightened as downy mildewspreads without treatment options in sight.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.