Managing vegetable diseases

Production of vegetable crops in Georgia is seriously affected by a number of troublesome diseases including Phytophthora blight, Fusarium wilt, and southern blight. In this project, UGA plant pathologists identified effective fungicides, cover crops, and biocontrol agents to significantly reduce the impact of the diseases. In addition, findings in the project provide useful information for developing more effective disease management programs through identification of resistant genetic sources, determination of pathogen diversity, and analysis of volatile signatures associated with disease development.