Vegetable and Fruit Crops Pathology

I. Anthracnose of Cucurbits

Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Clletotrichum orbiculare, is a serious disease of cucumber, muskmelon, and watermelon in the Midwest. Pumpkin and squash are less susceptible. This disease causes significant yield losses when conditions are favorable to disease development. For more information, click here.

II. Illinois Summer Hort. Day

Illinois Summer Horticulture Day will be held at Eckert's orchard near Belleville, Illinois, on June 17, 2004. For more information about the Illinois Summer Horticulture Day, click here. For information on the Eckert's Orchards, Check the following website for information on Eckert's Country Stores and Farms.

May 14th, 2004
	I. Anthracnose of Cucurbits Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Clletotrichum orbiculare, is a serious disease of cucumber, muskmelon, and watermelon in the Midwest. Pumpkin and squash are less susceptible. This disease causes significant yield losses when conditions are favorable to disease development. For more information, click here. II. Illinois Summer Hort. Day Illinois Summer Horticulture Day will be held at Eckert's orchard near Belleville, Illinois, on June 17, 2004. For more information about the Illinois Summer Horticulture Day, click here. For information on the Eckert's Orchards, Check the following website for information on Eckert's Country Stores and Farms.