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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 />

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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 />

<strong>of</strong> East<br />

Her Majesty's Stationer), Office, London. 126 pp.<br />

EASTOP. V. F. 1966.<br />

(Homoptera).<br />

A taxonomic<br />

Aust.<br />

study<br />

J.<br />

<strong>of</strong><br />

Zool.<br />

Australian<br />

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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