ABSTRACT
The importance of timely, accurate diagnoses Diseases, disorders, and other problems of vegetable crops are critical concerns for agricultural and horticultural production worldwide. The perishable nature of vegetable commodities and the market demand for high quality, virtually defect-free produce places great pressure on growers, field managers, pest control advisors, and other personnel to minimize damage caused by these problems. Growers and other field personnel who have the ability to accurately and rapidly diagnose vegetable disease problems will have a competitive advantage over those who have not developed such skills.
