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The expert session "The effectiveness of the use of modern plant protection products in the conditions of the Tomsk region" brought together agronomists, heads of agricultural enterprises and representatives of the regional agribusiness management bodies of the…
Clavibacter sepedonicus is a bacterial potato pathogen, threatening potato production across the world. In some potato growing countries, this potato pathogen is widespread, but on the eradication of the causative agent of ring rot of potatoes has been…
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 rot, (https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CORBSE) is a major bacterial pathogen of potato in many potato-growing areas. This forms biofilms on…
Potatoes News announces that new albums with photos of disease symptoms of main potato diseases have been released. Now there are two albums dedicated to oomycete and bacterial diseases associated with potatoes (potato late blight, caused by…
In the fertile landscapes of Ovacik and Khozat Tunceli districts, local farmers have begun a promising potato growing venture. This year's potato farming, coordinated by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Forestry, covers 80 hectares of land,…
Misuse and overuse of plant protection products (PPPs) have a high risk of developing the resistance to many PPPs. Researchers compile information regarding resistance cases and maintain the database on resistance cases containing information approved by specialists.…
Photo by © Maria A. Kuznetsova (All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans. This is a growing concern in many regions, growing potatoes. For decades, potato growers widely used conventional…
Late blight is caused by Phytophthora infestans, an oomycete and a threat to potato production worldwide. In the EU, it is recognised a regulated non-quarantine pest for the seed potato sector. Some photos of disease symptoms have…
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There are some seed-borne diseases that are a concern for many potato growers worldwide, in particular in the European countries. In a recent decade, the most devastating potato disease is recognised potato blackleg, caused by the bacterial complexes, Pectobacterium spp. and Dickeya spp.…
Potatoes have shown to provide increased protection against aphid attacks, especially concerning the management of non-persistent aphid-vectored viruses. In response to the prevalence of mosaic virus potato virus Y (PVY) in British potato production, a paraffin-based mineral…
Gut Wilhelmsdorf not only sells its own milk in its own farm shop, but also its own meat and potatoes.
