Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Daniel Nicolae COJANU, Maria Cristina LUMÎNARE, Oana Alina BOIU-SICUIA, Lavinia Diana Nicoleta BUTURUGA-BARBU, Carmen Mihaela BOTEA, Călina Petruța CORNEA
Potato crops worldwide face significant challenges from pests and diseases that impact yield, quality, and economic value. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of current pest and disease pressures on potato production, focusing on both global and Romanian contexts. Key pests and pathogens, including the late blight, early blight, dry rot, potato virus Y or Colorado potato beetle are addressed, with discussions on their biology, epidemiology, symptomatology, and economic impacts. For each pest and disease, various control strategies are explored, emphasizing cultural practices as effective, low-cost preventive measures. Detailed tables summarize successful biological, chemical, and plant extract-based treatments. Additionally, the review highlights the importance of selecting resistant varieties and identifies proven chemical treatments for effective management. Through an integrated approach combining cultural, biological, and genetic methods, this paper underscores the critical role of sustainable practices and ongoing innovation in managing pests and diseases in potato crops.
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