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Ditylenchus destructor is a plant pathogenic nematode commonly known as the potato rot nematode. Other common names include the iris nematode, the potato tuber eelworm and the potato tuber nematode. It is an endoparasitic, migratory nematode commonly found in areas such as the United States, Europe, central Asia and Southern Africa.
Potato virus M: genus Carlavirus, Potato virus M (PVM) Potato virus S: genus Carlavirus, Potato virus S (PVS) Potato virus H: genus Carlavirus, Potato virus H (PVH) Potato virus T: genus Trichovirus, Potato virus T: Potato virus U: genus Nepovirus, Potato virus U (PVU) Potato virus V: genus Potyvirus, Potato virus V (PVV) Potato virus X
Potato cyst nematodes are important economically due to the fact that they can substantially reduce crop yields. Globodera pallida are able to cause 80% yield loss in a potato field if left untreated. [8] On a more global scale, the Australian potato industry is worth about AUD$500 million yearly which equates to $340 million U.S. dollars. [7] [9]
Appearance of a potato plant affected by a virus. Viral diseases of potato are a group of diseases caused by different types of Viruses that affect potato crops worldwide and, although they do not affect human or animal health since they are viruses that only infect vegetables, they are a source of great economic losses annually.
Wisconsin experienced its warmest winter ever, by 2 degrees this year. But that's not exactly a great thing for outdoor plants.
Synchytrium endobioticum is a chytrid fungus that causes the potato wart disease, or black scab. [1] It also infects some other plants of the genus Solanum , though potato is the only cultivated host .
Elote Corn Ribs, from Tropics. Corn on the cob tossed in hickory-smoked batter and deep-fried, then dusted with cotija cheese. Served over kettle chips with a side of elote dip and a lime wedge.
Potatoes grown in Verticillium infested soils may have a reduced yield between 30–50% compared to potatoes grown in "clean" soil. Verticillium wilt has also caused a shift in peppermint cultivation from the Midwest in the mid- to late-1800s to western states such as Oregon, Washington and Idaho, to new, non-infested areas within these states now.