Kenneth L. Pernezny

Alternaria Leaf and Pod Spot of Snap Bean in Florida

Shouan Zhang, Aaron J. Palmateer, Ken Pernezny, and R. T. McMillan, Jr.

Anthracnose on Pepper in Florida

P. D. Roberts, K. L. Pernezny, and T. A. Kucharek

This document is about anthracnose disease in pepper plants, caused by fungi in the genus Colletotrichum. It describes the symptoms, disease cycle, and environmental conditions that favor its development, particularly during warm and wet weather. The document also outlines integrated management strategies for controlling the disease, including sanitation practices, crop rotation, use of pathogen-free seeds, and appropriate fungicide applications. Original Publication Date: September 2001.

Bacterial Speck of Tomato

Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, and Ken Pernezny

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Tropical Vegetable Diseases: I

Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Ken Pernezny, and Mary Lamberts

This fact sheet describes the symptoms of several diseases commonly observed on Florida tropical vegetables and provides recommendations for control.

Common Bacterial Blight of Snap Bean in Florida

Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Aaron J. Palmateer, Ken Pernezny, and Jeffrey B. Jones

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

2021 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Eggplant

Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Ken Pernezny, and Aaron Palmateer

Summarizes specific common diseases affecting eggplant production in Florida, with symptoms and cultural controls.

Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Beans

Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Aaron Palmateer, and Ken Pernezny

This fact sheet summarizes specific common diseases of beans, briefly describing symptoms and cultural controls. This edition is an update and revision with Geoffrey Meru as an added co-author.

Disease Control for Florida Tomatoes

Shouan Zhang, Mathews Paret, Ken Pernezny, and Pamela Roberts

Successful disease management has always been vital in Florida tomato production, given the generally ideal environmental conditions for most plant diseases. An integrated disease management program is a successful approach.