Assessing the Resistance of Potato Varieties and Clones for Pink Rot in Presque Isle, Maine, 2024
Potato pink rot, caused by Phytophthora erythroseptica, is a soilborne disease that affects both the quality and quantity of potatoes. Infected tubers develop rot with a characteristic salmon-pink discoloration upon exposure to air. To assess the susceptibility of various potato clones to pink rot, a field trial was conducted in the 2024 growing season at the Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle, ME. This study evaluates 32 potato clones and 13 commercial varieties under inoculation of the pathogen, providing valuable insights for breeding programs and disease management strategies aimed at improving pink rot resistance in potato production.
Authors
- Bee Khim Chim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2169-967X)
- Jianjun Hao
- Xiuyan Zhang
- Xiaowei Fan
- Lijie Teng
- Matheus Marquezine de Andrade
- S. T. Morris
- Mandana Askarizadeh
- Georgia Hynes
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University (US)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle (US)
- University of Maine System (US)
- Four Directions Development Corporation (US)
- University of Maine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plant Health Progress
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1094/php-12-24-0170-pdmr
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00