by Logan Boatwright | May 13, 2019
Within the past two weeks, there have been multiple calls about pests affecting watermelon crops. One pest in particular is Didymella bryoniae, better known as Gummy Stem Blight (GSB) has been an issue. This fungus is a common problem in Florida and can cause...
by Mathews Paret | Apr 24, 2015
Gummy stem blight is a highly destructive, foliar fungal disease of watermelon that can cause yield losses of more than 50%. This disease is currently confirmed in multiple locations in Northwest and Northeast of Florida. Recent weather conditions of high humidity and...
