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Silver scurf management in potatoes

Creator:

Hamm, Philip B., Johnson, Dennis A. (Dennis Allen), Miller, Jeff S., Olsen, Nora, Nolte, Phillip, and Oregon State University. Extension Service

Abstract:

Describes the symptoms and damage caused by silver scurf, a fungal disease of potatoes. Includes color photos of symptoms. Discusses sources of inoculum and the disease life cycle. Suggests management practices (seed selection, crop rotation, seed treatments, management of die-down, sanitation, harvest, and storage) to minimize disease problems.

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Technical Report

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” appearance over the surface of the potato (Figure 3). Silver scurf lesions usually remain superficial
Silver scurf management in potatoes

Creator:

Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Hamm, Philip B., Johnson, Dennis A., Miller, Jeff S., Olsen, Nora, Nolte, Phillip, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension

Abstract:

Silver scurf is caused by a fungus, Helminthosporium solani, a relatively new problem related to potato production in North America. It wasn’t until the early 1990s that this fungus was identified as being a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. This fungus produces a surface blemish on tubers, causing them...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

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potato crops. n Use seed that is free or relatively free of silver scurf. Before purchasing seed