Powdery Mildew Disease Identification and Management for Cut Flowers in High Tunnels

Powdery mildew affects nearly all types of plants, including ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. Dr. Nicole Gauthier and Rachel Rudolph discuss a cut flower rotational research trial and the role of powdery mildew on flower quality. This project included amaranth, cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias.

More information on powdery mildew can be found at can be found at https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/sit... and a more detailed video is available here    • Powdery Mildew of Cucurbits  .

Dr. Nicole Gauthier is an Extension professor at the University of Kentucky, Department of Plant Pathology. Her focus is disease management for fruit and vegetables, particularly for small acreage farms. Additional resources can be found at:
• UK Dept of Plant Pathology (fact sheets, spray guides) - https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/ext...
• KY Vegetable Production Guide (with spray recommendations) - https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/i...
• Vegetable Scouting Guides – https://veggiescout.ca.uky.edu/
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