Detection and eradication of <i>Spongospora subterranea</i> in mini-tuber production tunnels

Powdery scab, a root and tuber disease caused by the pathogen Spongospora subterranea f.sp. subterranea (Sss), poses a major problem to potato producers worldwide because it affects potato quality. Inoculum can be seed-borne or originate from contaminated growing media or contaminated equipment. Dur...

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Main Authors: Jessica Wright, Alison Lees, Jacquie van der Waals
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2012-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/9853