Agronomy

The threat of emerging plant diseases has become more frequent as global warming and international trade are increasing. Blackleg and...

Biofumigation is the use of green manures crops which release biocidal molecules into the soil after their incorporation. This best...

Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida (potato cyst nematodes, PCNs) cause major losses in Solanumtuberosum . The main route of spread...

The pathogen can grow at a very rapid rate after infection and visible symptoms can appear in a matter of...

Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the leading killer in potato production, which can cause the death of leaves...

Plant pathogens (phytopathogens) of food crops are a major constraint on agricultural production worldwide. These phytopathogens are responsible for huge...

Located in the picturesque Nafke plains in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, local farmers are embracing a new variety of imported potato...

Potato late blight is one of the most devastating diseases of potato. In conventional potato production, this mainly controls through...

Transforming crop management with real-time analytics Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company committed to unlocking agronomic potential, announced the expansion...

The main virus species in many potato growing regions is Potato Virus Y (PVY). Primary infection of PVY occurs in...

We at POTATOES NEWS are thrilled to announce the release of our revamped application, now faster and more user-friendly than...

Seed potatoes from some regions of the UK are recognised as pest free material. Promoting domestic potato varieties, many organizations...

The expert session "The effectiveness of the use of modern plant protection products in the conditions of the Tomsk region"...

Potatoes News announces that new albums with photos of disease symptoms of main potato diseases have been released. Now there...

Misuse and overuse of plant protection products (PPPs) have a high risk of developing the resistance to many PPPs. Researchers...

Photo by © Maria A. Kuznetsova (All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans....

Late blight is caused by Phytophthora infestans, an oomycete and a threat to potato production worldwide. In the EU, it...

If climate change were to render the growth of potatoes and carrots impossible in Ireland, it would signify a dire...

There are some seed-borne diseases that are a concern for many potato growers worldwide, in particular in the European countries. In a...

We are all informed that the yield potential of a potato crop is limited. For achieving high yields it is...

Potatoes have shown to provide increased protection against aphid attacks, especially concerning the management of non-persistent aphid-vectored viruses. In response...

When planting the inter-dams in potato cultivation, erosion protection is in place from the start.

The risk of herbicide damage because of excess rainfall can be even more pronounced in fields with sandy soils

Neonicotinoid insecticides are important for managing Colorado potato beetles and aphids in potatoes, but challenges to their use are growing.