Fall precipitation predicts abundance of curly top disease and guides weed management
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:00
in Biology & Nature
Transmitted by an insect known as the beet leafhopper, curly top disease is a viral disease affecting many crops, including melons, peppers, sugar beets, and tomatoes. Curly top can kill or stunt the plants or result in poorly developed fruit or no fruit at all.