Сrop protection

Deciphering the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance is key to devising appropriate strategies against this economically important trait. Myzus persicae, the green...

The future of potato crop production is a hot topic at Potatoes in Practice (PiP), the UK’s largest field-based potato...

Synchytrium endobioticum is an A2 pest for many regions, and details of its biology, distribution and economic importance can be found...

Synchytrium endobioticum causes potato wart disease. Synchytrium endobioticum is an obligate parasite which does not produce hyphae but sporangia, which...

Global Potato Production: China Leads, U.S. Holds Fifth Place In the world of agriculture, potatoes are a staple crop, essential...

Potato wart disease is one of the most important quarantine diseases of potato in the world. The disease is caused...

Climate Challenges and Their Impact on Global Potato Production The potato market across the globe is experiencing significant fluctuations due...

Synchytrium endobioticum is a quarantine potato disease in many countries. Potato is the only cultivated host, but wild Solanum spp. are also...

Alternaria spp. cause different diseases in potato and tomato crops. Early blight caused by Alternaria solani and brown spot caused by Alternaria alternata are most...

The Rising Threat of Late Blight Late blight is the most serious disease affecting potatoes, capable of destroying entire crops...

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is the most devastating disease of potato worldwide that can cause up to 100% crop...

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

Plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant economic losses in crop production, with root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.)) and potato cyst nematodes (PCN;...

Weather Challenges and Crop Delays in Northwest Europe The fresh potato crop in northwest Europe, particularly in Belgium and the...

The Spread and Impact of Late Blight in Ontario Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating...

Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax belong to the root-knot nematodes, which is a polyphagous group of highly adapted obligate plant...

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...

Controlling disease is a fundamental component of storage management. Few diseases originate in store. They mostly come from two primary...

As the monitoring season for potato psyllids in Idaho begins, early data indicate a potentially higher risk of zebra chip...

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

Kenyan Farmers Embrace Late Blight Resistant Potatoes for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security Farmers and stakeholders gathered at the...

A genetically tailored pesticide has emerged as a game-changer in pest control, effectively eradicating the notorious Colorado potato beetle while...

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

Black dot is a tuber blemish disease of potatoes, caused by Colletotrichum coccodes. Nowadays this is becoming severe constraint for...

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)...

As the potato harvest season kicks off in northern Spain, the agricultural sector is facing a mix of promising market...

There are some online databases on resistance cases across the world. The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) also...

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

Coordinated Efforts to Safeguard Antioquia's Potato Crops In a proactive move to protect the potato crops of Antioquia, various government...

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

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

Clavibacter sepedonicus, causing potato ring rot, (https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CORBSE) is a major bacterial  pathogen of potato in many potato-growing areas. This forms...

In the fertile landscapes of Ovacik and Khozat Tunceli districts, local farmers have begun a promising potato growing venture. This...

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

Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans. This is a growing concern in many regions, growing potatoes....

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

Ohalo's revolutionary Boosted Breeding™ technology promises to transform agriculture by significantly improving crop productivity and sustainability. This breakthrough could help...

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

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

Gut Wilhelmsdorf not only sells its own milk in its own farm shop, but also its own meat and potatoes.

In the face of a looming threat to the UK potato industry, the James Hutton Institute has achieved a significant...

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

In Mexico, cases of pesticide poisoning in potato and corn crops have raised a critical question: Can we farm the...

Adapting to Technological Advancements and Sustainable Practices in Potato Cultivation In the ever-evolving landscape of potato cultivation, staying abreast of...

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Chlorpropham Residues in Potato Storage Facilities Potato farmers, agronomists, entrepreneurs in the potato industry, managers of...

Enhancing Collaboration Across the Potato Industry In the dynamic world of potato cultivation, access to transparent and reliable data is...

Harnessing Data for Precision Pest Management in Potatoes In the dynamic landscape of potato cultivation, where every decision counts towards...