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Research Project: Epidemiology, Vector-Host Plant Interactions, and Biology of Vegetable and Cucurbit Viruses

Location: Crop Improvement and Protection Research

Title: A photo guide to whitefly-transmitted and yellowing viruses in watermelon and other cucurbit crops

Author
item MELANSON, REBECCA - Mississippi State University
item Wintermantel, William - Bill
item SIKORA, EDWARD - Auburn University
item SINGH, RAGHUWINDER - Louisiana State University

Submitted to: Mississippi State University Extension Service
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 5/11/2020
Publication Date: 5/12/2020
Citation: Melanson, R.A., Wintermantel, W.M., Sikora, E., Singh, R. 2020. A photo guide to whitefly-transmitted and yellowing viruses in watermelon and other cucurbit crops. Mississippi State University Extension Service, Publication 3440. 2 p.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Whitefly-transmitted virus diseases of cucurbit crops are increasing throughout the southern United States. This photo guide presents photographs and discusses similarities and differences in symptoms caused by insect-transmitted viruses on watermelon and other cucurbit crops. Emphasis is on viruses transmitted by whiteflies, and diseases with similar symptoms, but also provides information to identify insect vectors of virus diseases affecting cucurbit crops. This photo guide will be used by growers for identification of virus symptoms in the field.