Course:
2026 Desert Melon Meeting, High Virus Pressure and Challenges
Module 1: Overview of cucurbit viruses affecting desert melon production
Dr. Bill Wintermantel, USDA Agricultural Researcher
Module 2: Whitefly populations and insecticide efficacy trials in Imperial Valley.
Dr. Arun Babu, Cooperative Extension Entomology Advisor, University of California
Module 3: Whitefly populations and insecticide efficacy trials in Yuma, Arizona.
Dr. Samuel Discua Duarte, Director of the Yuma Agricultural Center, University of Arizona
Module 4: Incident Response to Spring Melon Viruses 2026
Dr. Christopher Detranaltes, Associate in Extension, University of Arizona, Yuma County Cooperative Extension
Module 5: Viruses and other pathogens recovered from symptomatic melon plants in the low desert.
Dr. Ana Maria Pastrana Leon, Plant Pathology Advisor, University of California
Course Number: CA# DPR-1214-26, 1.0 CEU's (Other), AZDA # 26483, 1.0 CEU's, CCA # SS 61025, 1.0 CEU's (IPM)
CEU Credits: This course is accredited by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Arizona Department of Agriculture and Certified Crop Adviser.
Course availability will be through the end of the year and will be removed December 31st 2026.
The course contains video, requiring a computer that can play audio and video.
Contact and technical support: Robert Masson, masson@arizona.edu.