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1. Yellow Vine Decline of Cucurbits New disease: squash, pumpkin, melon
Bacterium: Serratia marcescens
Vectored by squash bug
Range
Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky
Not confirmed in OH but suspected
2. Yellow Vine Decline >28 days until symptoms seen First: plants usually turn yellow Cut stem shows phloem ring is brown Plants collapse prior to fruit maturity Please alert diagnostic clinic if found