Basil Downy Mildew

Diagnosing Southern blight and White Mold in Tomato and Pepper

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Plant & Pest Advisory – July 29, 2025 – Andy Wyenandt There have been a number of reports of Southern blight (Athelia rolfsii; formerly Sclerotinia rolfsii) on tomato and pepper in New Jersey. Southern blight is much more common in vegetable growing regions south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for […]

Basil Downy Mildew Samples Wanted by Rutgers!

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Plant & Pest Advisory – June 10, 2025 – Andy Wyenandt Calling all commercial basil growers, researchers, home gardeners, and basil enthusiasts! Our team atRutgers University, UMass Amherst, Bar-Ilan University, and University of Florida are asking for your help! Basil production is still threatened by the devastating Basil Downy Mildew disease and current methods of […]