Seed potato degeneration, the reduction in yield or quality caused by an accumulation of
pathogens and pests in planting material due to successive cycles of vegetative …

Potato, the world's most popular crop is reported to provide a food source for nearly a billion
people. It is prone to a number of biotic stressors that affect yield and quality, out of which …

The potato was introduced to Europe from the Andes of South America in the 16th century,
and today it is grown worldwide; it is a nutritious staple food eaten by millions and underpins …

Improving the quality of seed potatoes that smallholder farmers plant continues to represent
one of the most important challenges of the potato sector in most developing countries to …

This review provides a summary of botanicals and plant strengtheners that have potential
uses for disease and pest management in potato and tomato cultivation in African. We …

Increased per capita food production in the tropics is closely tied to soil organic matter and
water management, timely nitrogen (N) supply and crop N use efficiency (NUE) which are …

Abstract Potato cyst nematodes (PCNs; Globodera spp.) are one of the most difficult pests of
potato to manage worldwide. Indiscriminate use of pesticides and their hazardous effects …

Biotic constraints cause major crop losses and, hence, food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
This study documented the popularity, production constraints, pests and diseases, farmers' …

The aphid‐transmitted viruses Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato virus A (PVA) commonly
affect seed potatoes in the UK. The transmission efficiency for aphid species is used to …

Planting quality seed is essential for increasing crop productivity. We study the potato seed
market in Kenya and estimate farmers' willingness to pay for certified, clean and ware potato …