April 23, 2004

I. Cucurbit Diseases in Illinois - Plectosporium Blight

Plectosporium blight (Microdochium blight), caused by the fungus Plectosporium tabacinum (Microdochium tabacinum), is an important disease of pumpkin and squash. Plectosporium blight could cause yield losses of up to 100%. For more information on Plectosporium of cucurbits, click here, here, and here.

 

II. Illinois Summer Field Day

Illinois summer field day will be held at Jim Eckert's orchard near Belleville, Illinois, on June 17, 2004. More information on the Field Day will be available soon. Check the following website for information on Eckert's Country Stores and Farms.