Fertilizers and pesticides

In September 2024, Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) conducted a series of inspections in the Mukhorshibirsky...

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including...

In a significant leap forward for agricultural biotechnology, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology...

Pseudomonads produce a wide array of antimicrobial compounds including 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG), which possess a broad-spectrum antagonistic effect against phytopathogens. Rhizospheric...

The 1840s Irish potato famine stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact plant diseases can have on food...

Epitrix tuberis and E. cucumeris are major pests of potatoes in North America. E. tuberis causes the most serious damage because the larval feeding can...

Potato blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a major concern for potato growers. The disease thrives in humid...

Haulm destruction in potatoes can be achieved by mechanical or chemical methods or using a combination of the two. Bed...

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins,...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of Emilia-Romagna's agricultural economy, particularly notable for the production of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...

The tuber flea beetle species Epitrix papa Orlova-Bienkowskaja (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) is a new exotic pest of potato in Europe, present in...

Potatoes, a major economic crop, are significantly impacted by Fusarium dry rot, a prevalent postharvest disease. Despite the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of...

Black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) has become an economically significant potato tuber disease due to its capacity to cause early foliage...