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Cedroz, a biopesticide from Eden Research PLC, has received temporary approval in Greece for use against wireworms in potatoes during the 2024 season. This sustainable solution offers an alternative to synthetic insecticides ...

Pseudomonads produce a wide array of antimicrobial compounds including 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG), which possess a broad-spectrum antagonistic effect against phytopathogens. Rhizospheric soil samples were collected from the Solanaceous crops for isolation of fluorescent ...

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is the most devastating disease of potato worldwide that can cause up to 100% crop loss under disease conducive conditions. The present study was carried out to ...

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Combat Aphid Infestations and Viral Infections In an effort to tackle the pressing issue of aphid infestations and associated viral infections in seed potato crops, Albert Bartlett, a ...

HarvestEye has partnered with G Visser & Sons to use advanced machine learning technology for improving potato grading and quality control on Prince Edward Island. This article explores the partnership's objectives, including ...

The Government of the Russian Federation has excluded four items from the list of goods for which state quality and safety control of grain products is carried out.These products include fine and ...

Controlling disease is a fundamental component of storage management. Few diseases originate in store. They mostly come from two primary sources: the seedor the soil. However, many of the disease problems affecting ...

Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the leading killer in potato production, which can cause the death of leaves and stems and tubers to rot, seriously threatening potato yield and causing ...

Plant pathogens (phytopathogens) of food crops are a major constraint on agricultural production worldwide. These phytopathogens are responsible for huge yield losses during pre-harvest, storage and the transportation of crops. It has ...

Grupo Intersur has announced the creation of Agriindus, an agricultural-industrial integrator in Castilla León, Spain, aimed at meeting the raw material needs of the food industry with stable volumes and costs. The ...

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 ...

Explore how mechanical weed control is transforming potato farming, enhancing soil health, and optimizing crop yields sustainably.

Discover how Nutrien Ag Solutions’ acquisition of Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets is set to redefine sustainable crop protection strategies through advanced biocontrol technologies under its Loveland Products portfolio.

Clavibacter sepedonicus is a bacterial potato pathogen, threatening potato production across the world.  In some potato growing countries, this potato pathogen is widespread, but on the eradication of the causative agent of ring ...

Different stages of tuber infection (photo by Maria A. Kuznetsova, All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute, https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CORBSE/photos) Clavibacter sepedonicus, causing potato ring rot, (https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CORBSE) is a major bacterial  pathogen of potato in many potato-growing ...

Photo by © Maria A. Kuznetsova (All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans. This is a growing concern in many regions, growing potatoes. For decades, ...

There are some seed-borne diseases that are a concern for many potato growers worldwide, in particular in the European countries. In a recent decade, the most devastating potato disease is recognised potato blackleg, caused ...

This article discusses the upcoming withdrawal of mancozeb and the need for UK potato growers to develop new blight control strategies amidst regulatory changes and confirmed fungicide resistance on the continent.

Potato blackleg, caused by bacteria from the Pectobacterium spp. and Dickeya genera, poses a significant threat to seed potato production. This disease not only leads to substantial yield losses but also affects ...

Over the past week, the average price of white cabbage in the country decreased by 3.6%. However, there has been a slight increase in the cost of carrots, potatoes and onions.To prevent ...

Clavibacter sepedonicus is recognized as one of the most devastating potato plant pathogens in Europe and over the world. It is capable of causing significant losses in potato crops due to downgrading during ...

In agriculture, pest and disease management is an ongoing challenge, often requiring innovative solutions to ensure crop health and productivity. Biocontrol Technologies recently announced a significant breakthrough in this area with the ...

Enhancing Yield and Quality Through Advanced Pest Management Strategies As the agricultural landscape evolves, so do the challenges facing potato farmers and agronomists. Among the most pressing issues is the threat posed ...

Research from Wageningen University & Research Validates the Efficacy of SilicaPower in Aphid Management The battle against crop pests is an enduring challenge for farmers worldwide. From aphids to mites, these tiny ...