Carolina Strongback Rootstock Costly but Effective Option Against Fusarium Wilt

By Clint Thompson A costly but effective option for watermelon producers hoping to overcome fusarium wilt disease is the use of Carolina Strongback rootstock. Bhabesh Dutta, University of Georgia Extension vegetable pathologist, spoke about the rootstock during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. He talked about its success in research trials on the UGA Tifton Campus. “This is our … Continue reading Carolina Strongback Rootstock Costly but Effective Option Against Fusarium Wilt