Vegetable Disease Publications
Publications are arranged by crop and are listed by title followed by the MSU Extension publication number.
Basil
Greenhouse Basil Downy Mildew (P2936) (PDF)
Photos: Symptoms (left) and signs (right) of downy mildew on basil. The black pathogen growth seen in the photo on the right is often visible on the underside of basil leaves under favorable environmental conditions. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Cucurbits
Cottony Leak in Cucurbits (P3210) (PDF)
Cucurbit Downy Mildew (P3076) (PDF) Updated for 2019!
Photos: Symptoms (left) and signs (right) of downy mildew on cucumber. The fuzzy brownish pathogen growth seen in the photo on the right is often visible on the underside of cucurbit leaves under favorable environmental conditions. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Tomatoes
Common Diseases of Tomatoes (P3175) (PDF)
Environmental Control for Greenhouse Tomatoes (P1871) (PDF)
Greenhouse Tomato Growers' Glossary (P2364) (PDF)
Greenhouse Tomatoes: Pest Managment in Mississippi (P1861) (PDF)
Tomato Troubles: Common Problems with Tomatoes (P2975) (PDF)
Photos: Symptoms of early blight (left) and leaf mold (right) on tomato leaflets. Photo credit: Rebecca A. Melanson, MSU Extension, Bugwood.org.
Vegetables (General)
Garden Tabloid (P1091) (PDF)
Organic Vegetable IPM Guide (P2036) (PDF)
Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook 2019 Edition Now Available!! (The focus of this handbook is on commercial vegetable production. Hard copies are available; please contact your local County Extension Office or the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center to request a copy.)
General Disease Publications
Choosing a Disinfectant for Tools and Surfaces in Horticultural Operations (IS1955) (PDF)
Cold Injury (IS1663) (PDF)
How to Collect and Package Plant Disease Specimens for Diagnosis (M1562) (PDF)
How to Spray Fungicides to Protect Your Home Landscape, Garden, and Turf (P2705) (PDF)
Nematode Control in the Home Garden (P0483) (PDF)
Nematode Sample Submission Form (F448) (PDF)
Pesticide Label Databases (P3155) (PDF)
Plant Diagnostic Laboratory (M1230) (PDF) NEW!
Plant Disease and Fertilization (IS1668) (PDF)
Plant Disease Sample Submission Form (F1139) (PDF)
Taking Photos of Plant Disease Problems (P3022) (PDF)
Sooty Mold (IS1938) (PDF)
Watering and Plant Disease (IS1683) (PDF)