NC State Watermelon Disease Handbook

The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) disease handbook is a compilation of procedures developed by Todd C. Wehner and others for use in screening for resistance to disease.

General

• Watermelon diseases

Watermelon Diseases (Fungal Dis.)

• Anthracnose
• Downy mildew
• Fusarium wilt
• Gummy stem blight
• Root-knot nematode

Watermelon Diseases (Viral Dis.)

• PRSV-W
• WMV
• ZYMV

Media for Inoculum Production

• Filter paper culture storage
• PDA