Horticulture Research Station

Effect of Extended-Duration Row Covers on Muskmelons

Authors: Erika Saalau Rojas (Iowa State University) , Alicia Owens (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Cucurbit crops, especially muskmelon and cucumber, are difficult to grow in the Midwest because of bacterial wilt, causing significant crop losses. Striped and spotted cucumber beetles transmit Erwinia tracheiphila, which causes bacterial wilt. High beetle densities often occur during the first stages of plant establishment.

Keywords: Plant Pathology

How to Cite: Saalau Rojas, E. & Owens, A. (2009) “Effect of Extended-Duration Row Covers on Muskmelons”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2008(1).