Compendium of Potato Diseases - (PDF, 101 mb) - USAID

Preface
This compendium, a compilation of information describing persons and organizations
diseases
has permitted
and disorders
inclusion
of
of
the
pertinent
potato, is intended to be applicable colored plates.
throughout the world, including the tropics.
For sorme time a need has existed
The
for
continual
a source of
eizcouragement
information and
Associaticn
cooperation
of America
of the
and
Potato
concerning
its members
potato
have been
diseases
most
and
grati­
production problems associated fying, encouraging,
with disease
and constructive.
prevention. Because diseases frequently limit Without assistance
successful
from
production,
Michigan
and
State
production
University
is an
(MSU),
expensive venture,
concise,
the International
up-to-date
Potato
informaticn
Center,
is
and
required.
the Michigan Foundation,
this work could not
Accounts
have been
of
completed.
diseases were
All
prepared
have provided
by individuals chosen for grants to enable manuscript
theirexperience
preparation.
and knowledge
The International
of the subject. Literature on the Potato
important
Center
diseases
and
is
MSU
extens;ve,
have also
and
provided
thorough
re~earch
understanding
facilities.
of Cooperaiion and professional
a single major
capabilities
disease has
of the
involved
library
many
staff
investigations. Refer- and personnel of the Graphic Arts Center
ences were
(MSU)
selected
is greatly
to provide recent information and access to
previously
appreciated.
published literature. The continued
The compendium
enthusiastic cooperation
results from
of
the
Dr.
combined
Teresa lcochea
efforts of many in critically
individuals
reviewing
and several
this manuscript
organizations.
is sincerely
Members
appreciated.
of the advisory The stenographic expertise,
committee
attention
provided
to
guidance
detail, and patience
in coordination and initial of Suzanne J. Weise, Monica
planning
Stenning,
as
and
well
Elaine
as in
Creech
critical
in
and constructive manuscript manuscript
review. Many
preparation
others have
have
generously
been invaluable.
given their time in review To Frances, my
of parts
wife,
of
for
the
her
manuscript.
patience, encouragement, and
willingness to forego other interests
Qualified
so !hat
persons
this compendium
prepared descriptions of individual might be completed, I am grateful.
diseases. These and other persons and certain organizations
have graciously loaned photographs. Financial assistance from
W. J. Hooker
DISCLAIMER
Products and practices included in the control paragraph effectiveness of chemicals nor forauthorizing or recommending
cf each disease are those reported to be effective. Permitted use use of chemicals or other preventive measures mentioned in this
of c'icmicals varies among the nations producing and publication. Recommendatiotis for chemical selection, dosage,
consuming potatoes. The international nature of this and method and time of application should be made only by
public,;tion precludes limiting preventive measures to those authorized and informed personnel of the responsible
accepted by particulargovermmental control agencies. Authors, governmental agency where potatoes are grown or marketed,
sponsors. and organizations under whose auspices the and these instructions should be rigidly followed.
compendium was prepared assume no responsibility for
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