Late blight is a fungal disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes, and can cause widespread crop destruction. The disease ...

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Met Éireann has issued an advisory for potato blight over the coming days with certain areas of the country more at risk.

Potato late-blight is a severe plant disease caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. This disease can quickly spread in a short period, leading to a significant decrease in potato production and ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental conditions can leave open wounds ...

Vegetable gardens are producing, and this is the time of year we begin to see disease and insect issues. Here are a few ...

However, even though some varieties boast more resistance to diseases, blight can still be a major problem. Blight is a fungal disease that spreads through wind and water splash. It usually shows up ...

During the demonstration of the potato selection robot Croptiscan by startup Croptimal in the Dutch town of Emmeloord.

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For example, potato diseases have been reported to reduce yields by up to 20-30% in some regions, translating into billions of dollars in losses annually worldwide. Early and accurate detection of ...

The worldwide agricultural sector is vital to feeding the growing population. Crop health and production must be protected for food security. Sustainable agriculture requires timely plant disease ...