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The pathogen can grow at a very rapid rate after infection and visible symptoms can appear in a matter of days. If infected tubers enter a store the disease can develop there, leading to huge losses. There…
Controlling disease is a fundamental component of storage management. Few diseases originate in store. They mostly come from two primary sources: the seedor the soil. However, many of the disease problems affecting the premium markets can develop…
As the monitoring season for potato psyllids in Idaho begins, early data indicate a potentially higher risk of zebra chip disease (ZC) this year. Farmers and agricultural professionals must stay vigilant and updated on the latest findings…
Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the leading killer in potato production, which can cause the death of leaves and stems and tubers to rot, seriously threatening potato yield and causing huge economic losses. In the…
Kenyan Farmers Embrace Late Blight Resistant Potatoes for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security Farmers and stakeholders gathered at the Agricultural Training Center (ATC) in Soilo, Kenya, on July 3, 2024, to discuss the potential introduction of…
A genetically tailored pesticide has emerged as a game-changer in pest control, effectively eradicating the notorious Colorado potato beetle while sparing other insects, including its kin. The innovative RNA interference technology behind the spray named Calantha by…
Plant pathogens (phytopathogens) of food crops are a major constraint on agricultural production worldwide. These phytopathogens are responsible for huge yield losses during pre-harvest, storage and the transportation of crops. It has been estimated that globally, 20–30%…
Black dot is a tuber blemish disease of potatoes, caused by Colletotrichum coccodes. Nowadays this is becoming severe constraint for potato production worldwide. Black dot takes its name from the tiny jet black microsclerotia that are just…
As the potato harvest season kicks off in northern Spain, the agricultural sector is facing a mix of promising market conditions and variable yields. Despite normal yields in the Duero basin and a significant drop in Andalusia,…
There are some online databases on resistance cases across the world. The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) also developed such a database. This includes information on approved cases of resistance to active substances of plant…
Coordinated Efforts to Safeguard Antioquia's Potato Crops In a proactive move to protect the potato crops of Antioquia, various government and agricultural organizations are joining forces to prevent the spread of the devastating 'purple tip' disease. This…
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