pumpkin
wax bean
watermelon
banana pepper
Special Research Grant
USDA CSREES Award No. 2008-34572-19339, Hatch Project 01966 (2006-07), Award No. 2006-34572-1690
funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
Phytophthora Research, MI
Controlling Phytophthora Disease on Vegetable Crops
Dr. M.K. Hausbeck, Project Director
Department of Plant Pathology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1311
PUBLICATIONS
 
Research Progress and Impact Phytophthora Fact Sheets
Feb 2009 Controlling Phytophthora disease on cucumber
Mar 2008 Controlling Phytophthora disease on hard squash
Jan 2007 Controlling Phytophthora disease on summer squash and zucchini
Mar 2006 Controlling Phytophthora disease on pepper
  Controlling Phytophthora disease on tomato
  Controlling Phytophthora disease on beans
Reports Phytophthora and fumigation
Final Performance Report 6/1/2006-5/31/2008 Phytophthora and fungicides
Performance Progress Report 6/1/2006-5/31/2007 Phytophthora and irrigation water
   
Journal Articles and Abstracts
Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Fulbright, D.W., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Susceptibility of Fraser fir to Phytophthora capsici.  Plant Disease 93:135-141.
Ando, K., and Grumet, R.  2008.  Initiation of genomic analysis of cucumber fruit development and relationship to susceptibility to infection by Phytophthora capsici.  Abstr.  Plant and Animal Genome XVI, p. 278.
Foster, J., and Hausbeck, M.  2008.  Evaluating commercial and breeding lines of bell peppers for resistance to Phytophthora root, crown and fruit rot.  Abstract.  Page 32 in: Proceedings of the 19th International Pepper Conference, Sep 7-10, Atlantic City, NJ.
Gevens, A.J., Lamour, K.H., Donahoo, R., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2008.  Characterization of Phytophthora capsici causing foliar and pod blight of snap bean in Michigan.  Plant Disease 92:201-209.
Granke, L.L., and Hausbeck, M.  2008.  Epidemiology of Phytophthora capsici in water.  Abstract.  Phytopathology 98:S61.
Ngouajio, M., Hausbeck, M.K., and Counts, J.W. Jr .  2008.  Effects of biofumigants on pickling cucumber and summer squash in a site infested with Phytophthora capsici.  Abstract.  HortScience 43:1065-1066.
Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Fulbright, D.W., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2008.  Fraser fir, a new host of Phytophthora capsici.  Abstract.  Phytopathology 98:S129.
Ando, K., Grumet, R., Terpstra, K., and Kelly, J.D.  2007.  Manipulation of plant architecture to enhance crop disease control. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition and Natural Resources 2, No. 26. 8pp.
Ando, K., and Grumet, R.  2007.  Effect of fruit development on susceptibility of diverse cucurbits to infection by Phytophthora capsici.  Abstr.  HortScience 42:873.
Gevens, A.J., Lamour, K.H., Donahoo, R., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2007.  Characterization of Phytophthora capsici from Michigan surface irrigation water. Phytopathology 97:421-428.
Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Fulbright, D.W., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2007.  Susceptibility of Fraser fir to Phytophthora capsici.  Abstract.  Phytopathology 97:S95.
Ando, K., and Grumet, R.  2006.  Evaluation of altered cucumber plant architecture as a means to reduce Phytophthora capsici disease incidence on cucumber fruit.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 131:491-498.
Gevens, A.J., Ando, K., Lamour, K.H., Grumet, R., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2006.  A detached cucumber fruit method to screen for resistance to Phytophthora capsici and effect of fruit age on susceptibility to infection.  Plant Disease 90:1276-1282.
Gevens, A.J., Donahoo, R.S., Lamour, K.H., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2006.  Identification and characterization of Phytophthora capsici on bean in Michigan. Abstract.  Phytopathology 96:S39.
Gevens, A.J., Lamour, K.H., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2006.  Monitoring surface irrigation water for Phytophthora capsici.  Abstract.  Phytopathology 96:S173.
Hausbeck, M.K., Gevens, A.J., and Cortright, B.  2006.  Integrating cultural and chemical strategies to control Phytophthora capsici and limit its spread.  Pages 427-435 in: Proc. of Cucurbitaceae 2006.  G.J. Holmes, ed.  Universal Press, Raleigh, NC.
 
Proceedings
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Variety selection and fungicide programs for controlling Phytophthora in pepper.  Pages 187-189 in: Proceedings of the 2009 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo, Syracuse NY, Feb 11-12.
Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Downy mildew and Phytophthora control in vine crops.  Pages 193-195 in: Proceedings of the 2009 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo, Syracuse NY, Feb 11-12.
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2008.  Phytophthora research and control in peppers.  Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Tomato and Pepper Session Summaries, pp. 2-5.  Online.
Grumet, R, and Ando, K.  2007.  Breeding for resistance to downy mildew and Phytophthora rots in cucumber.  Proceedings of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Pickling Cucumber Session Summaries, pp. 7-10.  Online.
Hausbeck, M.K.  2007.  Phytophthora capsici – What you need to know about its biology and management. New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference, Cucurbits.  Online.
Hausbeck, M.K., Foster, J.M., and Cortright, B.  2007.  Phytophthora and downy mildew update.  Proceedings of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Vine Crops Session Summaries, pp. 9-12.  Online.
Ando, K., and Grumet, R.  2006.  Factors influencing cucumber fruit susceptibility to infection by Phytophthora capsici. Pages 387-394 in: Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006.  G.J. Holmes, ed.  Universal Press, Raleigh, NC.
Gevens, A.J., Hausbeck, M.K., and Cortright, B.D.  2006.  Downy mildew and Phytophthora in vine crops.  Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Vine Crops Session Summaries, pp. 16-17.  Online.
Hausbeck, M.K.  2006.  Phytophthora research update in peppers.  Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Pepper Session Summaries, pp. 9-11.  Online.
Hausbeck, M.K., Gevens, A.J., and Cortright, B.  2006.  Integrating cultural and chemical strategies to control Phytophthora capsici and limit its spread.  Pp. 427-435 in: Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006.  G.J. Holmes, ed.  Universal Press, Raleigh, NC.
 
Michigan State University Extension Vegetable Crop Advisory Team Alert Newsletters
Foster, J., and Hausbeck, M.  2009.  Phytophthora research and control in peppers.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 24(16): (Aug 19).
Hausbeck, M.  2008. Recent rains favor Phytophthora development on vegetable crops.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 23(8): (Jun 11).
Hausbeck, M.  2007.  Phytophthora and fumigation.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 22(16):3-4 (Aug 15).
Hausbeck, M.  2007.  Phytophthora and irrigation water.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 22(14)2-3 (Aug 8).
Hausbeck, M.  2007.  Controlling Phytophthora disease on pepper.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 22(14):2-3 (Aug 1).
Hausbeck, M.  2006.  Phytophthora in pepper production: How to minimize the losses.  Mich. State Univ. Ext. Vegetable CAT Alert 21(13):2-3 (Jul 19).
 
Other Publications
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora blight of acorn squash, 2008.  PDMR 3:V088.
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora blight of yellow squash in fumigated beds, 2007.  PDMR 3:V086.
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora blight of yellow squash grown on flat plant beds, 2007.  PDMR 3:V085.
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora blight of yellow squash grown on raised plant beds, 2007.  PDMR 3:V084.
Granke, L.L., Cortright, B., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2009.  Methyl bromide alternatives for control of Phytophthora crown and root rot of summer squash, 2008.   PDMR 3:V014.
Foster, J.M., and Hausbeck, M.K.  2008.  Evaluation of bell pepper cultivars and experimental lines for tolerance to Phytophthora crown and root rot, 2007.  Plant Disease Management Reports 2:V171.
Gevens, A.J., Hausbeck, M.K., and Cortright, B.D.  2007.  Downy mildew, Phytophthora continue to threaten vine crops.  The Vegetable Grower News 41:46-48.
Gevens, A., and Hausbeck, M.  2007.  Monitoring for Phytophthora capsici in Michigan surface irrigation water.  Pickling Cucumber Research Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, p. 29.
Gevens, A., and Hausbeck, M.  2007.  Screening for genetic resistance to Phytophthora fruit rot in pickles using multiple inoculum types, 2006.  Pickling Cucumber Research Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, pp. 25-28.
Grumet, R., and Ando, K.  2007.  Development and position effects on susceptibility of diverse cucurbit fruit to infection by Phytophthora capsici.  Pickling Cucumber Research Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, pp. 30-35.
Hausbeck, M.K., and Cortright, B.D.  2007.  Evaluation of fungicides and applications for management of Phytophthora blight of pepper, 2006.  Plant Disease Management Reports 1:V139.
Hausbeck, M., and Cortright, B.  2007.  Evaluation of fungicides for control of Phytophthora and Pythium rots of cucumber, 2006.  Pickling Cucumber Research Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, p. 36.
Hausbeck, M., and B. Cortright.  2007.  Evaluation of fungicides for the management of Phytophthora blight of pepper, 2006.  Pickling Cucumber Research Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, pp. 37-38.
Ngouajio, M. and Counts, J.W.  2008.  On-farm evaluation of brassica cover crops for pickling cucumber production in a site infested with Phytophthora capsici: 2007 progress report.  Pickling Cucumber Research Reporting Session, East Lansing MI, pp. 1-4.
Ngouajio, M.  2007.  Brassica cover crops can help vegetable systems.  The Vegetable Grower News 41(12):10-11.
Ngouajio, M., Wang, G., and Chase, W.R.  2007.  Conservation tillage as a potential means to reduce pickling cucumber fruit rot: I. Effects on weed populations and yield in 2005 and 2006.  Pickling Cucumber Research Reporting Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, pp. 4-7.
Ngouajio, M., Wang, G., and Chase, W.R.  2007.  Long term effects of soil management with cover crops on pickling cucumber production: 2002-2006 data. Pickling Cucumber Research Reporting Session, E. Lansing MI, Jan 11, pp. 1-3.