Vegetable and Fruit Crops Pathology

I. Watermelon Mosaic Disease on Squash

Watermelon mosaic disease, caused by watermelon mosaic virus (WMV), is an important disease of cucurbits. This diseas has already been observed ib squashes in Illinois and was confirmed. WMV can infect more than 160 plant species, including most members of the Cucurbitaceae and many leguminous species. Use of resistant cultivars can effectively control WMV. Application of mineral oil sprays interferes with virus transmission. Use of insecticides to control aphid populations reduces virus spread. For more information on WMV, click here.

II. Hydropinic Bell Pepper Productin in Illinois

Did you know that Illinois is the leading state in hydroponic bell production in the United States? Midwest Greenhouse, nestled on 10 acres in Maroa, Illinois, is the largest hydroponic bell pepper producing unit in the US. The expected yield in this 10-acre greenhouse is 2.5 million pound of red, yellow, and orange peppers. For more information on the Midwest Greenhouse, visit the following websites: http://www.bellamaroa.com/ and http://www.bellamaroa.com/index.asp.

III. Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day

Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day will be held at Belleville, Illinois, on September 8. Commercial pumpkin growers and others interested people in pumpkin production are encouraged to come to participate in this event. This event provides attendees with an opportunity to listen to researchers and extension specialists discuss issues in pumpkin production as well as to showcase on-going pumpkin field research. Speakers from the University of Illinois, UI Extension and Southern Illinois University will be on hand. For more information on Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day, click here.

July 8, 2005
	I. Watermelon Mosaic Disease on Squash Watermelon mosaic disease, caused by watermelon mosaic virus (WMV), is an important disease of cucurbits. This diseas has already been observed ib squashes in Illinois and was confirmed. WMV can infect more than 160 plant species, including most members of the Cucurbitaceae and many leguminous species. Use of resistant cultivars can effectively control WMV. Application of mineral oil sprays interferes with virus transmission. Use of insecticides to control aphid populations reduces virus spread. For more information on WMV, click *here. II. Hydropinic Bell Pepper Productin in Illinois Did you know that Illinois is the leading state in hydroponic bell production in the United States? Midwest Greenhouse, nestled on 10 acres in Maroa, Illinois, is the largest hydroponic bell pepper producing unit in the US. The expected yield in this 10-acre greenhouse is 2.5 million pound of red, yellow, and orange peppers. For more information on the Midwest Greenhouse, visit the following websites: http://www.bellamaroa.com/ and http://www.bellamaroa.com/index.asp. III. Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day will be held at Belleville, Illinois, on September 8. Commercial pumpkin growers and others interested people in pumpkin production are encouraged to come to participate in this event. This event provides attendees with an opportunity to listen to researchers and extension specialists discuss issues in pumpkin production as well as to showcase on-going pumpkin field research. Speakers from the University of Illinois, UI Extension and Southern Illinois University will be on hand. For more information on Illinois 2005 Pumpkin Field Day, click here*.