The fungus is called "downy mildew," and it's a certain death sentence for the shade-loving favorite. ... we want to spray an organic fungicide on this before we see signs of damage," says Oster.

CLEMSON — Clemson University plant pathologist Anthony Keinath urges South Carolina farmers to scout and spray after downy mildew infection was found June 18 on non-sprayed sentinel watermelon ...

Now is the time for growers to come to the aid of their cucurbits and rise against downy mildew. Downy mildew is a water mold that destroys plant foliage and is common on cucurbits, a family of ...

Downy mildew is a damaging foliar disease of grapes, leading to yield losses of up to 75% in key growing areas [1]. The global fungicide market, valued at over $24.5 billion in 2024, is projected ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Joe Biermacher is taking extreme measures to keep his hop yard healthy. He is ripping out plants hit hard by downy mildew, a fungus that infects the plants and can kill them or ...

Downy mildew has made its way in to South Carolina watermelon crops and Clemson University Extension specialist Anthony Keinath advises growers to spray fungicides to cut their losses.

Then came downy mildew. Cornell University now lists over 10 diseases that can infect a cucumber plant. ... You have to spray the fungicide just before plants get infected for it to work.

Downy mildew is a fungus and one that only goes after one particular flower. ... If you don't spray and your plants do get downy mildew, there's frankly nothing you can do.

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and how to keep them ...