Vegetables

Arizona Veg IPM Update: whitefly management, Fusarium wilt, weed control with fire

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:00 +0000

Symptoms of Fusarium wilt on melons include initial yellowing and wilting on one side of the plant or on one runner, followed by runner collapse. Internal discoloration of the xylem tissue at the base of the plant can be present as well.

Postharvest Technology Course answers grower questions

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:00 +0000

Diane Nelson, UC Davis

Many grower questions will be answered during the 35th annual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course at UC Davis June 17–28.

Chile breeding — seed to sprout

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:35:00 +0000

Justin Bannister, New Mexico State University

For the super-hots, like Trinidad Moruga Scorpion or Bhut Jolokia, put on protective suits, masks and goggles.

Onion report shows gains and needs

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:00 +0000

Western Integrated Pest Management Center

Onion growers are adopting integrated pest management practices.

University of Arizona researchers seek safer vegetables

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:35:00 +0000

Todd McOmber, University of Arizona

Desert-area vegetable growers periodically collect samples of irrigation water for lab testing of E. coli and other potential pathogens.

Arizona Veg IPM Update: spider mites, powdery mildew, herbicides

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Predatory mites and thrips, minute pirate bugs, and lacewings play an important role in regulating mite populations below economically damaging levels in melons.

LED lights reduce tomato costs

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:50:00 +0000

Brian Wallheimer, Purdue University

Tomatoes grown with LED lights in the winter can reduce greenhouse energy costs.

Killing foodborne pathogens with electricity

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

Brian Wallheimer, Purdue University

A new method uses electricity to eliminate all traces of foodborne pathogens on packaged fruits and vegetables.

Vegetable nitrates fight high blood pressure

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:25:00 +0000

Queen Mary, University of London

Vegetables rich in nitrates can help combat high blood pressure.

Dirty Dozen pesticide list losing ground to science

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Alliance for Food and Farming

The Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” pesticide produce list is losing media ground to science and fact-based consumer information.