Articles
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Internal potato tuber defects: Hollow heart and heat necrosis
Hollow heart, depending on its severity, is also called brown center. Hollow heart is characterized by the formation of an irregular cavity in the flesh of the tuber, usually surrounded by dark…
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Management of water molds and bacterial diseases of potato tubers in the post-harvest space
While every growing season typically offers a few weather hiccups, some years offer a few more extreme disruptions than typical. Extreme temperatures, in concert with moisture stress, exacerbate disease risk at the…
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Late-Season Management of Black Dot and Silver Scurf in Wisconsin Potatoes
As the potato harvest season advances, late-season tuber diseases are of concern. Two diseases in particular—black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) and silver scurf (Helminthosporium solani)—can diminish tuber quality, reduce storability, and lead to…