Horticulture Research Station

On-farm Cooperator Trials 2010: Effect of Extended-duration Row Covers on Muskmelon and Winter Squash on Bacterial Wilt and Yield

Authors: Erika Saalau Rojas (Iowa State University) , Jean C. Batzer (Iowa State University) , Mark L. Gleason (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Susceptible cucurbit crops are difficult to grow in Iowa because of bacterial wilt, caused by Erwinia tracheiphila. Striped and spotted cucumber beetles transmit bacterial wilt. Other insect pests such as squash vine borer and squash bugs may also have an economic impact on yield, particularly in squash.

Keywords: Plant Pathology and Microbiology, RFR A1028

How to Cite: Saalau Rojas, E. , Batzer, J. C. & Gleason, M. L. (2011) “On-farm Cooperator Trials 2010: Effect of Extended-duration Row Covers on Muskmelon and Winter Squash on Bacterial Wilt and Yield”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2010(1).