PLATTSBURGH — Powdery mildew blotches leaves of yellow squash, melons and cucumbers. The disease is wrecking gardeners’ harvest locally. “Each type of powdery mildew is host specific, and some ...

A schematic model explaining the possible mechanism of CsMLO8-triggered PM susceptibility in cucumber. Credit: Horticulture Research (2023). DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhad295 A team from the department of ...

An innocent-looking white dust can signal serious trouble. That soft, powdery coating creeping across leaves doesn’t just sit ...

Powdery mildew represents a significant phytopathological challenge for cucurbit crops, including cucumber, melon and watermelon, impacting both yield and quality across diverse geographic regions.

Something is wrong with my cucumbers, leaves are fuzzy-looking with white spots and also yellow spots that turn brown. What is the cause and what can I do about this? This is most likely due to ...

How do I treat powdery mildew? Managing white mildew on plants can be challenging. Learn a simple, natural way to keep it at ...

My cucumbers had powdery mildew last year. Is there any way to prevent this? Hugh B. — Tulsa Powdery mildew is a common plant fungus. Many varieties of vegetables, such as grapes, squash and cucumbers ...

Our summer vegetable gardens are paying off now. We are picking tomatoes and peppers and cucumbers ... . Wait a minute. If you’re like a lot of us, you picked a few cucumbers and then our plants got ...

You had a bumper crop of cucumbers all season long, but now, as the dog days of summer begin to wind down, your cucumber plants are looking less than vibrant. The weather is still warm, yet your ...