Testing the Taguchi method to design and analyze integrated disease management strategies, for the control of late blight (<scp><i>Phytophthora infestans</i></scp>) on potato
The Taguchi approach can accurately predict disease severity, with predicted values similar to those collected during the original experiments. Moreover, associated analyses identified the most effective treatment combinations and the factors that exert the greatest influence on disease control. The relevance of this approach when designing and interpreting IPM strategies is discussed. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- A. K. Lees (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4034-2059)
- N. D. Paveley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1709-4563)
- Faye Ritchie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9642-1712)
- R. A. Bain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7346-7566)
- James Millar Ritchie
- Julie A. Smith
- Laura Sapelli
Institutions
- University of Hertfordshire (GB)
- James Hutton Institute (GB)
- Agricultural Development Advisory Service (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Scotland's Rural College (GB)
- Heriot-Watt University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8629
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50
Funders
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government
- University of Hertfordshire
- AHDB Potatoes
- Bayer CropScience