Common scab and powdery scab: Differences, symptoms and management

on May 12, 2016

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While powdery scab doesn’t develop in a potato crop until tuberization, management of the disease and exclusion of inoculum starts at time of planting. Powdery scab shares part of its name and some similarity in symptomology with common scab, but the two diseases are unique in nature and management. Both diseases can significantly reduce tuber appearance and quality. The table in this[Read More...]

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