Fusarium Wilt Management: Grafting, Right Cultivar More Important Than Fungicides

Research has shown that grafting or choosing the right watermelon cultivar is more important than fungicide applications in managing fusarium wilt, according to one Clemson scientist. Plant pathologist Tony Keinath reported in his experiment at the Coastal Research and Education Center in Charleston, South Carolina, Cracker Jack had more diseased plants (5.8%) than Fascination (0.2%). Twelve of the 13 diseased … Continue reading Fusarium Wilt Management: Grafting, Right Cultivar More Important Than Fungicides