Detection and eradication of Spongospora subterranea 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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Bibliographic Details
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
Subjects:	powdery scab seed production potato diseases G0 tubers obligate parasite
Online Access:	http://192.168.0.108/index.php/sajs/article/view/9715