Vegetable and Fruit Crops Pathology

Cucurbit Diseases in Illinois - Phytophthora Blight

Phytophthora blight, caused by Phytophthora capsici, is one of the most serious diseases of cucurbits in Illinois. This pathogen also infects eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, and more than 40 species of other crops and weeds. For information on Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, click here, Pest here.

February 27, 2004
	Cucurbit Diseases in Illinois - Phytophthora Blight Phytophthora blight, caused by Phytophthora capsici, is one of the most serious diseases of cucurbits in Illinois. This pathogen also infects eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, and more than 40 species of other crops and weeds. For information on Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, click here, Pest here.