Micosis/Hongos
Powdery Scabies Or Scabies
Spongospora Subterranea F.Sp. Subterranea
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
INTERMEDIATE
DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea is a soil pathogen that affects potato crops, causing the disease known as powdery scab. This pathogen is a parasitic protozoan that produces spores that can survive in the soil for several years. During their life cycle, the spores infect the roots and tubers of the potato, causing lesions on the plant and tubers.
SYMPTOMS
Powdery scab produces symptoms on potato tubers, characterized by the formation of superficial lesions that resemble scabs or warts. These lesions can be small and scattered or form large Taches, and are usually light brown in color. The disease affects the quality of the tubers, reducing their commercial value and making them more susceptible to secondary infections.
• Superficial lesions on the tubercles, similar to scabs or warts.
• Light brown Taches on the surface of the tubers.
• Reduction in the quality and commercial value of tubers.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
15°C - 25°C
80% - 100%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Contaminated soil, direct contact with infected tubers, contaminated growing tools.
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• IMAZALIL 10% [SL] P/S
Authorized treatments in organic farming
-
Insect allies
PREDATORY MITES
LADYBUGS
LACEWINGS
PARASITIC WASPS
HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES
PREDATORY BUGS
There are no natural allies
Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)
EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Effective against all types of fungi
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
Sponsored link
• Use potato varieties resistant to Spongospora subterranea.
• Practice crop rotation with non-host plants to reduce the presence of the pathogen in the soil.
• Maintain adequate drainage and control soil humidity to avoid conditions favorable to the pathogen.
• Apply specific fungicides according to expert recommendations.
• Disinfect growing tools to prevent the spread of spores.
• Regularly monitor crops for early signs of the disease.
Recommendations
Enjoy idMicrobe TOTALLY FREE, with no trial periods.
