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Most scab infections take place at tuber initiation. The type of lesion—superficial, pitted, or erumpent—is probably determined by variety tolerance, aggressiveness of the bacterium strain, time of infection, and environmental conditions. The incidence and severity of scab…
Scientific Name Phoma exigua var. exigua Identification Tubers become infected through wounds caused by rough handling during harvest and grading operations, leading to the development of the disease in storage. External lesions are circular, slightly sunken, greyish-brown,…
Dry rot is probably the most important cause of postharvest potato losses in worldwide. Dry rot is caused by several fungal species in the genus Fusarium, thus the name Fusarium dry rotFusarium dry rot is characterized by…
The ring rot bacterium, scientifically known as Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Sepedonicus, poses a significant threat to potato crops, with its highly infectious nature and resilience in various environments. Understanding the characteristics, symptoms, and preventive measures associated with…
#PestManagement #Agriculture #HorizonEuropeProgramme #STELLAProject #PestSurveillanceSystem #SustainableAgriculture #PestDetection #EarlyWarningSystems #AgriculturalInnovation #CropProtection The STELLA project, funded by Horizon Europe, aims to revolutionize pest management in agriculture. With the development of a holistic digital system, STELLA PSS (Pest Surveillance System),…
In a recent development, Jose Trigoso, the Technical Coordinator for Agroindustrias Norte at Avgust Crop Protection Peru, shared insights into the company's ongoing initiatives. One such endeavor involved conducting comprehensive training sessions for their valued clients, with…
#Agriculture #PotatoHarvest #NorthernEurope #NEPG #CropProduction #AgriculturalChallenges #FarmingEconomics The potato harvest in Northern Europe, as documented by the North-Western European Potato Growers association (NEPG), paints a mosaic of successes and setbacks across member nations. In 2023, despite an…
Potato crops are highly susceptible to viruses, and Potato Virus O (PVO) is one of the most common and economically significant viral pathogens affecting potato yields globally. In this article, we will explore what PVO is, its…
This article sheds light on the reemergence of the Colorado potato beetle, a significant pest in potato cultivation, as a result of a mild winter and delayed planting season. Farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists working in…
#PotatoCrops #AgriculturalChallenges #ClimateImpact #WeatherDisruptions #FarmersStruggle #AgriculturalResilience In a surprising turn of events, the flourishing potato crops in the southeast of Buenos Aires, Argentina, faced a significant setback over the weekend. Powerful hailstorms, particularly in the Tandil region,…
#PotatoRugoseStuntingVirus #PotRSV #PotatoCultivation #AgriculturalThreats #Torradovirus #GlobalFoodSecurity #AgriculturalResearch #PlantDiseases #CropProtection #InternationalTrade #EmergingViralDiseases The 1990s marked the onset of a mysterious viral disease in cultivated potatoes across Southern Peru, identified as Potato Rugose Stunting Disease (PRSD). This affliction manifested…
