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Fungal diseases affecting potato storage
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Fungal and oomycete pathogens responsible for causing potato storage diseases are both numerous and ubiquitous wherever potatoes are grown. These diseases can result in losses of 5â10% during storage, with additional losses caused in the field in subsequent growing seasons for affected seed crops. Previous research has tended to focus on individual diseases and their management, but there is a growing need to understand the bigger picture. This chapter considers the issue in three stages: identifying the causal pathogens, understanding the epidemiology of the diseases and managing disease in the field and during storage. A detailed case study of Fusarium dry rot is presented to illustrate how improved understanding of diseases can be used to ensure more effective management.
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Table of contents
- 1âIntroduction
- 2âIdentifying and quantifying the pathogen
- 3âUnderstanding the epidemiology of potato storage diseases
- 4âIntegration of knowledge to inform management decisions
- 5âCase study: Fusarium dry rot
- 6âWhere to look for further information
- 7âReferences