Compendium of Potato Diseases - (PDF, 101 mb) - USAID
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Fig. 105. Parts necessary for identification <strong>of</strong> a wingless aphid.<br />
(Courtesy M.E. MacGillivray)<br />
Fig. 106. Outline <strong>of</strong> head region <strong>of</strong> wingless potato-infesting<br />
aphids showing shape <strong>of</strong> antennal tubercles. Left to right: Myzus<br />
persicae, Aulacorthum solani, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aphis<br />
nasturtii. (Courtesy M. E.MacGillivray)<br />
Because the potato plant atd its tubers are vulnerable to<br />
many diseases and pests, seed quality, as determined by relative<br />
freedom from these entities, is <strong>of</strong> major importance in potato<br />
production. This became apparent during the latter part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
19th century when pests and disease organisms were<br />
disseminated in seed stocks that were allowed to move freely<br />
throughout the world during the rapid expansion <strong>of</strong> potato<br />
culture. Because <strong>of</strong> this seriously developing dilemma, the<br />
United States established the National Plant Quarantine Act <strong>of</strong><br />
1912. prohibiting the importation <strong>of</strong> potatoes infected with<br />
black wart (Stncht'irium endohioticum (Schilb.) Perc.), an<br />
e<strong>mb</strong>argo that is still in effect. An e<strong>mb</strong>argo preventing<br />
importation <strong>of</strong> potatoes from countries harboring powdery scab<br />
(Spongos)wora subterranea(Wallr.) Lagerh.) was enacted two<br />
%,earslater.<br />
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Seed <strong>Potato</strong> Certification<br />
nymphs, some <strong>of</strong> which may develop wings. Eventually, in later<br />
generations, most <strong>of</strong> the aphids will be winged and fly to<br />
herbaceous plants, weeds, and horticultural flowers or<br />
vegetables, including potatoes. ilere the winged forms deposit<br />
female nymphs that, when mature, produce additional females<br />
by parthenogenesis. in late summer, when the length <strong>of</strong> the night<br />
extends past II hours and night temperatures decrease, sexual<br />
morphs (males and oviparous females) are produced. Winged<br />
viviparous females usually fly to the overwintering host and<br />
deposit nymphs that develop into oviparous females. In the<br />
meantime, males (winged and wingless) arrive on the host plant<br />
and mate with the oviparous females, after which the fertilized<br />
eggs are deposited to complete the cycle. Eggs are pale green at<br />
first and later become shiny black.<br />
In mild cli. ates, sexual aphids and eggs do not occur, and<br />
parthenogenetic, viviparous females are produced throughout<br />
the year. Some species, such as Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum<br />
euphorbiae, and Aulacorthum solani, which normally<br />
overwinter as eggs in colder climates, survive as viviparous<br />
females in sheltered places such as greenhouse and storage<br />
cellars.<br />
Selected References<br />
BANZIGER, H. 1977. Keys for the identification <strong>of</strong> aphids<br />
(Homoptera). 11.Field identification <strong>of</strong> common wingless aphids <strong>of</strong><br />
crops in Thailand. Dept. Agric. Minist. Agric. and Cooperatives,<br />
Bangkok, Thailand, and UNDP FAO Th. A. 74/019. Plant Prot.<br />
BEEMSTER,<br />
Serv. Tech. Bull. 36:1-41.<br />
A. B. R.. and A. ROZENDAAL. 1972. <strong>Potato</strong> viruses:<br />
Properties and symptoms. P'ges 115-143. in: J. A. de Bokx, ed.<br />
Viruses <strong>of</strong> <strong>Potato</strong>es and Seed-<strong>Potato</strong> Production. Pudoe,<br />
Wageningen. The Netherlands. 233 pp.<br />
COTTIER, W. 1953. Aphids <strong>of</strong> New Zealand. N.Z. Dep. Sci. Ind. Res.<br />
Bull. 106. 382 pp.<br />
EASTOP, V. F. 1958. A study <strong>of</strong> the Aphidae (Hornoptera)<br />
Africa.<br />
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Her Majesty's Stationer), Office, London. 126 pp.<br />
EASTOP. V. F. 1966.<br />
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J.<br />
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14:399-592.<br />
Aphidoidea<br />
HILLE RIS LAMBERS, D.. and M. E. MacGILLIVRAY. 1959.<br />
Scientific names <strong>of</strong> potato-infesting aphids. Can. Entomol.<br />
91:321-328.<br />
HOLMAN, J1.1974. Los dfidos de cuha. Inst. Cubano Del Libro, La<br />
Habana. 304 pp.<br />
KENNEDY, J. S., M. F. Day, and V. F. EASTOP. 1962. A conspectus<br />
<strong>of</strong> aphids as vectors <strong>of</strong> plant viruses. Commonw. Inst. Entomol.,<br />
London. 114 pp.<br />
PRIOR, R. N. B., and J. R. MORRISON. 1977. Key for the field<br />
identification <strong>of</strong> brassica. potato and sugar beet aphids with<br />
photographic illustrations. Minist. Agricul. Fish. Food, London.<br />
(Prepared by M. E. MacGillivray)<br />
Origin <strong>of</strong> Seed <strong>Potato</strong> Certification in North America<br />
In 1904, while studying potato diseases in Europe at the<br />
request <strong>of</strong> the U.S. government, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor L. R. Jones <strong>of</strong><br />
Vermont observed seed improvement programs, he later<br />
persuaded Dr. W. A. Orton <strong>of</strong> the Bureau <strong>of</strong> Plant Industry <strong>of</strong><br />
the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture (USDA) to visit Germany in<br />
1911 to observe potato diseases and study the seed potato<br />
inspection program initiated by Dr. Otto Appel. On his return<br />
from Europe, Dr. Orton, with Dr. William Stuart <strong>of</strong> the USDA,<br />
developed a plan for the inspection and certification <strong>of</strong> potato<br />
seed stocks based upon the German system. During the next few<br />
years, they presented their proposal to growers, potato<br />
specialists, ad state agricultural experiment station <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
and at the annual meetings <strong>of</strong> the American Phytopathological<br />
Society and the National <strong>Potato</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> America (now<br />
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