“In the case of entering the causative agent on the field, all products become unsuitable for sale, and the infected area loses suitable for growing potatoes and other crops for a long time. Due to the stability of the debate of the pathogen in the soil, the elimination of foci requires a long time and strict observance of agricultural requirements,” the publication said.
How to recognize potato cancer?
The disease affects mainly tubers, less often – stems and leaves. The most typical sign is the warty growths on potatoes, which eventually become similar to cauliflower. Damage leads to deformation, rotting of tubers and complete loss of commodity.
Ways of distribution
The pathogen is transmitted through infected planting material, infected soil, including on wheels of agricultural machinery, containers, manure, flood waters. Due to the high ability, the spores of survival in adverse conditions. The spread of the pathogen can be inconspicuous, but rapid.
How to prevent
“Make a varietary unit every four to five years, even for sustainable varieties to avoid adaptation of the pathogen. Observe crop rotation-prefer to grow grain, grain and technical crops. Avoid overloils,” experts advised. “Do not sharpen the fields in the foci of infection. Growing perennial herbs in such areas is unacceptable.”
The affected potatoes and plant residues need to be burned – it is dangerous to leave them on the field or on compost heaps.
“Do not use raw infected livestock tubers – only after heat treatment. The debate of the pathogen is not destroyed in the digestive tract of animals,” the experts warned.
What to do in case of suspicion of potato cancer?
If suspicious symptoms on potatoes are detected, contact the territorial body of the State District Service in your area.
“Do not take independent struggle measures! Incorrect actions can contribute to the further spread of the disease,” the article emphasized in the article. “Potato cancer poses a threat not only for a particular field or farm. If the pathogen is spread, the entire agrarian sector suffers, the phytosanitary security of the state is violated.”
