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Black dot is a tuber blemish disease of potatoes, caused by Colletotrichum coccodes. Nowadays this is becoming severe constraint for potato production worldwide. Black dot takes its name from the tiny jet ...

This article discusses the innovative use of spike proteins to combat aphid-borne diseases in crops. By blocking viruses from binding to aphid receptors, researchers have developed a method to prevent disease transmission ...

Powdery scab (Spongospora subterranea) is a fungal blemish disease of potatoes (https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/SPONSU). The “powder” is comprised of spore balls (cystosori) that are released into the soil and can survive up to ten ...

Precision engineering is woven into Jacob van den Borne's business operations. New techniques and applications will also be launched in 2022. Jacob Van den Borne has been a pioneer and forerunner in the ...

over crops, also referred to as green manure crops, are crops planted as a break between commercial crops. They are grown and incorporated back into the soil rather than for products that ...

Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers. In Scotland, trials are being carried out to discover the effectiveness of ...

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: This trans-disciplinary CAP project addresses three legislatively mandated areas; research in plant breeding and genetics of disease resistance; efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases; and efforts to ...

Colombia’s potato cultivation is a critical component of its agricultural landscape. With approximately 110,000 hectares dedicated to potato farming and an average yield of nearly 23 tons per hectare, the country produces ...

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber . Although potatoes thrive best in temperate climates, they ...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris McIntosh, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (AERS). ...

The Julius Kühn-Institut reports on the potential spread of Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus to potato and onion crops. Initially known for affecting sugar beets, the pathogen, transmitted by the reed planthopper, is now ...

Protecting America's Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have led a group of ...

Colombia’s Potato Production: A Key Agricultural Sector Colombia is a prominent potato producer, cultivating approximately 110,000 hectares with an average yield of nearly 23 tons per hectare. Key regions contributing to this ...

Uncovering the Health Benefits of Purple Potatoes Despite extensive and ongoing research into potatoes by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), new findings from the Guelph Study and Development Center of AAFC have ...

Biofumigation is the use of green manures crops which release biocidal molecules into the soil after their incorporation. This best practice was developed in several countries to cope with the withdrawal of ...

Last month, the World Potato Congress 2024 brought together over 150 global experts at the Waite Research Institute to showcase cutting-edge potato farming technologies and creative product innovations. From advanced soil diagnostics ...

The pathogen can grow at a very rapid rate after infection and visible symptoms can appear in a matter of days. If infected tubers enter a store the disease can develop there, ...

As we kick off the 2024 aphid monitoring season, Dr. Ian McRae's Aphid Alert reveals initial data on aphid populations in Minnesota and discusses potential impacts on crops. In this article, we ...

Aphids have long plagued farmers and gardeners alike, acting as vectors for numerous deadly plant viruses that devastate crops like soy and cotton. However, a groundbreaking study led by Michelle Heck from ...

The main virus species in many potato growing regions is Potato Virus Y (PVY). Primary infection of PVY occurs in the growing season and is aphid-borne. The Peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae, is ...

Silver scurf, caused by the fungus Helminthosporium solani, is primarily a blemish disease of potato (Solanum tuberosum) that has become economically important in recent years. Disease symptoms appear on tubers, but not ...

Innovations and Collaborations Enhance Global Food Safety Efforts The German mechanical engineering sector stands at the forefront of ensuring global food safety through its cutting-edge technology for food processing and packaging. Beyond ...