Abstract
Cucurbits have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. It is estimated that well over 200 million tons of cucurbits are produced annually on over 8 million ha of land. Although there are over 58 species of cucurbits known to be cultivated, 4 groups dominate production: cucumber, melon, watermelon, and squash/pumpkin. Diseases are a major limiting factor in production and include soilborne fungal and oomycete diseases, foliar fungal and oomycete diseases, bacterial diseases, viruses, and nematodes. The persistence of oomycete and fungal pathogens that cause diseases such as Phytophthora blight and Fusarium wilt, respectively, in the soil make these diseases important in many areas of the world. Foliar diseases such as gummy stem blight and powdery mildew are a challenge to manage in part due to fungicide resistance issues. Multiple viruses infect and negatively impact cucurbit production worldwide. While some virus species are mechanically and/or seed transmitted, most are insect transmitted. Common insect vectors of cucurbit viruses include whitefly, thrips, and aphid species.
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