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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.
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 .
Potato black ringspot virus: genus Nepovirus, Potato black ringspot virus (PBRSV) Potato deforming mosaic virus: genus Geminiviridae Potato deforming mosaic virus subgroup III, (PDMV) Potato latent virus: genus Carlavirus, Potato latent virus (PLV) Potato leafroll virus: genus Luteovirus, Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) Potato mop-top virus ...
Sweet potatoes have about triple the amount of beta-carotene (which the body converts to vitamin A) that you'll find in white potatoes, Gentile says, which is reflected in their orange color.
The nervous system is the only place in the body that contains cilia; these are all nonmotile and with a sensory function. [46] [47] The body is covered in numerous sensory bristles and papillae that together provide a sense of touch. Behind the sensory bristles on the head lie two small pits, or 'amphids'.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said leaves and other yard debris make up more than 13% of the nation’s solid waste, which comes out to 33 million tons a year.
A sign of black dot disease is black microsclerotia that are produced by the pathogen, and can be found on the roots, the tuber, the stems, and the leaves. [3] This can be used to diagnose black dot. Symptoms of black dot disease include silvery lesions on the surface of the tuber, brown or black lesions on the leaves, leaf wilting, and ...
Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts. Before we get into the benefits, here’s a run-down of the nutrients that are in one sweet potato, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Calories: 112 ...