The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

We are a research project funded by USDA-NIFA focused on finding better ways to manage diseases, insect pests, and weeds in cucurbit organic systems. cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu Joined November 2020

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Want to learn how mesotunnels performed in New York in 2022? Well here you go: cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/post/reflectin… @Jgonzacu @Cornell_EVADE @CornellAgriTech @beetpathologyny @USDA_NIFA @PlantPathISU @ISU_IPM @ISUsmallfarms

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

If you missed our October webinar with @ncipmc here is the video recording! The webinar covered pollination and weed management for organic cucurbit crops: youtube.com/watch?v=BsN4SR… @Jgonzacu @ISU_IPM @PlantPathISU @ajayhort @LauraJesseIles @Cornell_EVADE @UKAgriculture

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

A new case study was published in the @plantdisease's Plant Health Instructor, yay! apsnet.org/edcenter/fored… @Cornell_EVADE @PlantPathISU @USDA_NIFA @ISU_IPM @NYSIPM @beetpathologyny @Jgonzacu @ajayhort

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

A last look at our 2022 pollination trial with organic muskmelon and a note on squash bugs overwintering sites! By @Jgonzacu youtu.be/rl8DeZ4T_zw @ISU_IPM @PlantPathISU @Cornell_EVADE @UKAgriculture @USDA_NIFA @iastate_cals

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Muskmelon plants have both male and female flowers. For those using row covers, identifying when the first female flowers appear is key for a successful crop! Check out how to identify a female flower: @Cornell_EVADE @UKAgriculture @ISU_IPM @PlantPathISU youtu.be/GwX5IClCHsw

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Want to learn how to do gravel snakes to hold down row covers and tarps? Check this video out by the Salad Days Farm crew: youtu.be/qRVRzK8bsc8 @Jgonzacu @ISU_IPM @PlantPathISU @Cornell_EVADE @UKAgriculture @CornellAgriTech @isu_hortNews @isu_hort @ajayhort @LauraJesseIles

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Our research project is looking at phages as a potential biocontrol agent for bacterial wilt of cucurbits, find out more here: cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/files/inline-i…

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Last October 12th we had a great webinar with @ncipmc on organic IPM strategies for cucurbit crops. The recording is available here 👇👇👇 youtube.com/watch?v=BsN4SR… @ISU_IPM @ncipmc @ajayhort @Jgonzacu @PlantPathISU @Cornell_EVADE @LauraJesseIles

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Sharon Badilla, a grad student in our project won 3rd place in the poster competition at the 2022 annual meeting of the American Microbiology Society: cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/files/inline-i… @Jgonzacu

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North Central IPM Center @ncipmc

3 years ago

Join on Wednesday to learn about how mesotunnels protect cucurbit crops from insects and weeds. More details and register: zoom.us/webinar/regist… @TCucurbit @ISUExtension @KYFruit_VegExtn @dsmuelle @LauraJesseIles @ajayhort @PlantPathISU @ISU_IPM @Cornell_EVADE @iastate_cals

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Sharon, a grad student in the project, presented a poster on her biocontrol trials at the 2022 @plantdisease meeting: cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/files/inline-i…

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Webinar "Organic Management Tactics for Cucurbit Crops" is happening one week from today (October 12th, 12:30 pm CT/1:30 pm ET). Register to get the webinar link: eepurl.com/h-8sTv @ajayhort @PlantPathISU @ncipmc @ISU_IPM @Cornell_EVADE @iastate_cals @UKAgriculture

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North Central IPM Center @ncipmc

3 years ago

Meet 4 researchers who have been testing mesotunnels in 3 US regions. Trials included methods for supporting pollination and reducing weed populations. Check out the cucurbit webinar in October for results. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist… @ISUExtension @KYFruit_VegExtn

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North Central IPM Center @ncipmc

3 years ago

Save the date! Learn about how mesotunnels help cucurbit production in this free October webinar. Mesotunnels are larger than low tunnels but smaller than high tunnels. They stop insects and reduce disease spread. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist… @TCucurbit @KYFruit_VegExtn

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Fact sheet about powdery mildew in cucurbits: kentuckypestnews.wordpress.com/2022/07/19/cuc…) @Jgonzacu @PlantPathISU @UKAgriculture @ajayhort @ISU_HortNews @ISU_IPM @Cornell_EVADE

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

The Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University is hosting the 2022 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station near Ames. @Jgonzacu @ajayhort @PlantPathISU @ISU_IPM @isu_hort extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/isu…

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The Current Cucurbit @TCucurbit

3 years ago

Tracking microenvironment conditions inside vs outside of mesotunnels in organic muskmelon and acorn squash. Mesotunnels are covered with a breathable nylon-mesh fabric, but this fabric might affect the temperature, RH, and leaf wetness conditions that the plants are exposed to.