In this article we will discuss about the wart disease of potato caused by fungi. Introduction to the Wart Disease of Potato: The disease, wart disease of potato also known as Black wart of potato, was first described in 1895 from Hungary. Since then it has been reported from the regions of temperate climate like Europe, North America, mountainous areas [...]
In this article we will discuss about the late blight of potato caused by fungi. Introduction to the Late Blight of Potato: Late blight is a serious fungal disease of potatoes. It is worldwide in its distribution. It occurs in potato growing areas of the world. Winter is the main potato growing season in India. It is followed by hot [...]
In this article we will discuss about the mycoplasmal diseases of potato. (a) Purple Top Roll: The disease occurs particularly in North America but reported for the first time in India which can cause 15 to 20% of loss of Potato yield. Symptoms: The disease is characterised by rolling and purple or pink coloration of the basal part of leaflets [...]