
Micosis/Hongos
WHAT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Warty Scabies
Synchytrium Endobioticum
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH



DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
Synchytrium endobioticum is a phytopathogenic fungus that causes the disease known as warty scab in potatoes. This fungus forms sporangia that develop within the tissues of the potato, especially in the roots and tubers. The sporangia release zoospores that disperse through the soil and can infect other nearby plants. The fungus can survive in the soil for several years, making it difficult to control.
SYMPTOMS
Warty scab causes deformities in potato tubers, making them unsuitable for consumption or sale. Symptoms include the formation of warts or bumps on the surface of the tubers and, in severe cases, on the roots and stems. These warts can vary in size and shape, from small bumps to large deformities that can affect the quality of the potato.
• Formation of warts or bumps on tubers, roots and stems.
• Deformities that affect the quality and market value of the tubers.
• Loss of production due to the damage to the plants.


TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
15°C - 20°C
60% - 80%

HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Contaminated soil, contact with infected plants or tubers, contaminated growing tools.

HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• AZOXISTROBIN 25% [SC] P/V
• Flutolanil 46% [SC] P/V
Authorized treatments in organic farming
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