Babadoost, M. 2005. Phytophthora blight of cucurbits. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094/PHI-I-2005-0429-01

DISEASE: Phytophthora blight of cucurbits

PATHOGEN: Phytophthora capsici

HOSTS: cucurbits (cantaloupe, cucumber, gourd, honeydew, pumpkin, squash, watermelon), eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and several other vegetable and weed species.

Author
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Typical symptoms of Phytophthora blight on cucurbits.
(Courtesy M. Babadoost)