I. Phytophthora Blight:
A Serious Threat to Cucurbit Industries

Over the past several years, the incidence of Phytophthora blight on vine crops, including cucumbers, pumpkins, and squashes, has been increasing in many vegetable-growing regions of the United States. The disease can be devastating, occasionally resulting in nearly total yield loss. This month's APSnet Feature provides details on the disease, the pathogen that causes it, and the methods that are used to help manage the problem.

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