Fertilizers and pesticides

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

Philadelphia, PA – In a significant development for potato farming, FMC’s Anthem Flex herbicide has received an expanded label approval...

Aphids have long plagued farmers and gardeners alike, acting as vectors for numerous deadly plant viruses that devastate crops like...

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"...

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...

Potato field (photo by Maria A. KUZNETSOVA, All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Weeds can cause a lot of problems in potatoes....

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...

As cases of late blight begin to emerge, Teagasc is organizing a series of potato harvest walks across Ireland. The...

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...

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

The EPA's recent approval of FMC Anthem Flex herbicide for use on potatoes provides a powerful new tool for farmers....

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...

Climate change is already posing serious challenges to global food production. Rising temperatures, higher CO2 levels and water shortages are...