Potato

Typical ‘sore-eye’ symptom on infected tuber (photo: courtesy of International Potato Center). Bacterial wilt is difficult to control (or eradicate) because of the soil-borne nature of its causal organism. Therefore, following options should be considered in managing the disease. Minimizing the occurrence Adopt rotations with pastures, cereals and non-solanaceous crops for periods exceeding five years. […]