Monitoring key soil-borne diseases of fresh potato in WA
A WA study used DNA-based tools to track powdery scab, black dot, and common scab. The findings highlight both the value and limits of soil testing in managing the impact of disease on tuber quality and yield. Read more in Issue 16 of PotatoLink magazine.
Potato R&D Forum 2021 Day 1: Pest Management
Catch up on Day 1 of the Australian Potato R&D Forum 2021, which focused on pest management.
Detection of potato late blight with a drone
This research summary describes work assessing late blight of potatoes using spectral imagery collected by a drone.