Fertilizers and pesticides

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

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including more frequent droughts, heat stress, and erratic rainfall. To counter...

In a significant leap forward for agricultural biotechnology, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create a new generation of potatoes with enhanced resilience...

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...

The 1840s Irish potato famine stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact plant diseases can have on food security. The blight that ravaged Ireland’s potato crops, caused by...

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 cause superficial serpentine tunnelling on the surface of tubers as...

Potato blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a major concern for potato growers. The disease thrives in humid conditions and can significantly reduce yields. For Riveiro, the problem...

Haulm destruction in potatoes can be achieved by mechanical or chemical methods or using a combination of the two. Bed formation and machinery set-up If considering a combined mechanical and...

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber . Although potatoes thrive best in temperate...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of Emilia-Romagna's agricultural economy, particularly notable for the production of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Patata di Bologna. To support this essential sector, the regional...

The tuber flea beetle species Epitrix papa Orlova-Bienkowskaja (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) is a new exotic pest of potato in Europe, present in Portugal and Spain. In Portugal, E. papa was probably introduced around 2004...

Potatoes, a major economic crop, are significantly impacted by Fusarium dry rot, a prevalent postharvest disease. Despite the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of cinnamaldehyde, a naturally-derived plant substance, its efficacy against the causal...

Black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) has become an economically significant potato tuber disease due to its capacity to cause early foliage death. The disease named black dot relates to the numerous...

Deciphering the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance is key to devising appropriate strategies against this economically important trait. Myzus persicae, the green peach-potato aphid, is a major pest that has evolved resistance...

The future of potato crop production is a hot topic at Potatoes in Practice (PiP), the UK’s largest field-based potato event on Thursday 8 August in Dundee. Hosted by the James...

Synchytrium endobioticum is an A2 pest for many regions, and details of its biology, distribution and economic importance can be found in the EPPO Global Database. In the EPPO National Regulatory...

Synchytrium endobioticum causes potato wart disease. Synchytrium endobioticum is an obligate parasite which does not produce hyphae but sporangia, which contain motile zoospores. Summer sporangia are thin-walled and short-lived. They...

The 2024 growing season in Haute-Vienne, France, has been a challenging one for farmers, especially those cultivating potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and beans. Unseasonably wet spring and early summer conditions have...

Global Potato Production: China Leads, U.S. Holds Fifth Place In the world of agriculture, potatoes are a staple crop, essential for food security and economic stability. The Food and Agriculture...

When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes a Bad Thing: Examining Nitrogen Use Under Limited Irrigation As drought conditions worsen, farmers are increasingly adopting limited irrigation strategies, providing crops...

Potato wart disease is one of the most important quarantine diseases of potato in the world. The disease is caused by Synchytrium endobioticum, which after infection causes tumour-like outgrowths near a meristematic...

Climate Challenges and Their Impact on Global Potato Production The potato market across the globe is experiencing significant fluctuations due to varying climatic conditions. Countries from Europe to South Africa...

Synchytrium endobioticum is a quarantine potato disease in many countries. Potato is the only cultivated host, but wild Solanum spp. are also infected in Mexico. A number of solanaceous plants, including tomatoes,...

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 common, but the disease complex is far more diverse.  Alternaria species...

The Rising Threat of Late Blight Late blight is the most serious disease affecting potatoes, capable of destroying entire crops within days. This fungus attacks both the foliage and tubers,...

According to the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Galicia led the nation in potato cultivation area in 2023, with 17,770 hectares, surpassing Castilla y León's 16,934 hectares. Among these dedicated farmers...

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...