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The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has led researchers to search for new compounds everywhere, according to a news release issued by the American Society for Microbiology. This week in mBio, a multinational team of ...

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has led researchers to search for new compounds everywhere. This week in mBio, a multinational team of researchers in Europe report the discovery of a new antifungal antibiotic ...

In 2008, New Zealand’s potato industry was blindsided by the arrival of the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP), a tiny insect that became a massive problem. TPP carries Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, a bacterium ...

The threat of emerging plant diseases has become more frequent as global warming and international trade are increasing. Blackleg and soft rot of potatoes caused by the group of bacteria in the ...

The University of Idaho's monitoring program for potato psyllids and zebra chip disease has reported higher psyllid captures this year, indicating an increased risk. The program, covering 58 fields across southern Idaho, ...

The University of Idaho has commenced its 2024 potato psyllid monitoring program, revealing higher psyllid populations and early detections of Liberibacter solanacearum, which could increase the risk of zebra chip disease. The ...

As the monitoring season for potato psyllids in Idaho begins, early data indicate a potentially higher risk of zebra chip disease (ZC) this year. Farmers and agricultural professionals must stay vigilant and ...

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 ...

Potatoes News announces that new albums with photos of disease symptoms of main potato diseases have been released. Now there are two albums dedicated to oomycete and bacterial diseases associated with potatoes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 late May, the primary objective of the POTATOES NEWS expedition is to delve into the comprehensive diagnostics of phytopathogens affecting potato crops. This article outlines the key areas of focus for ...

Volunteer potato plants growing from seed infected with zebra chip are likely too few in number and survive too briefly to contribute to the spread of the crop disease, according to new ...

Most scab infections take place at tuber initiation. The type of lesion—superficial, pitted, or erumpent—is probably determined by variety tolerance, aggressiveness of the bacterium strain, time of infection, and environmental conditions. The ...

The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has created four new potato clones which are characterised by their high antioxidant content, their good production both in size and number of ...

The ring rot bacterium, scientifically known as Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Sepedonicus, poses a significant threat to potato crops, with its highly infectious nature and resilience in various environments. Understanding the characteristics, symptoms, ...

#Agriculture #SmallholderFarmers #SeedPotatoContamination #ASMP #ImportIrregularities #EnvironmentalImpact #AgriculturalCrisis In a devastating blow to Northern farmers heavily reliant on short-term crops like potatoes, chili, and red onions, the recent Agriculture Modernisation Project (ASMP) has ...

Common scab is one of the oldest bacterial diseases of potatoes.

Quarantine pests are regulated to avoid their introduction to areas where the pests are not present.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has the authority to take action on any of the pests ...

Cleaning and disinfectant can help prevent spread of the following potato diseases:

(Kiran K. Shetty "POTATO STORAGE MANAGEMENT FOR DISEASE CONTROL")Potatoes can be stored successfully if the conditions meet the requirements and purposes for which it is laid. Disease problems in storage occur due ...

#Potatoindustry #Postharvestmanagement #Microbialagents #Supplychainoptimization #Diseasemanagement #Cropconditions #Sustainableagriculture #Biocontrol #Environmental-friendly #Agriculturalinnovation Microbes have long been recognized for their beneficial effects in agriculture, including their ability to promote plant growth, enhance nutrient availability, and ...

This article sheds light on the significant impact of bacterial diseases on the quality and classification of seed potatoes. Drawing on the latest data from a reliable agricultural source, we explore the ...