This New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council (NZBSC)-ALT resistance management case study is focused on powdery mildew, a serious fungal disease in a number of crops incuding winegrapes, wheat and cucurbits.
Powdery mildew fungi reproduce rapidly, making them highly prone to developing resistance against commonly used fungicides.
In this resource the symptoms of powdery mildew in squash are detailed, along with the resistance problem in NZ. Practices to reduce disease inoculum, key learnings and the importance of resistance management to the sector, are shared.
- Download resistance management case study: Controlling powdery mildew in squash – managing resistance risk with a shrinking chemical toolkit.
