PUBLICATION SP277C
Plant Diseases: Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits
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Summary
Bacterial wilt, caused by the bacterium Erwinia tracheiphila, affects members of the cucurbit family. Cucumber and cantaloupe are most susceptible, followed by squash, pumpkin and gourd. Watermelon is resistant.
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