Northwest Potato Research Consortium Consortium Information & Resources

The Consortium is a cooperation of the Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State Potato Commissions, fully funded by the Northwest potato growers.

Resources

Northwest Potato Research Consortium Insect Libraries, Disease Libraries, & Nematodes

Resources: Insect Trapping Guides, Pests, Diseases, Beneficial Info, Pest Management Options, Useful Websites, & More

Resources

Northwest Potato Research Consortium Beneficial Organisms

Beneficial Organisms: Insects, Wasps, Flies, Spiders, & Other Insects. More information about beneficial organisms for substantial potato yields.

Resources

Common Scab

Causal Agent:

Common scab is caused by several species of Streptomyces, a genus of bacteria that is present in all soils in huge numbers.

Biology:

Most soils contain bacteria capable of causing potato scab, but exactly what conditions bring on symptoms is not fully understood. Scab-causing bacteria are constantly changing the arrangement of genes in their DNA, which may explain some inconsistency in field management.

Management:

Reliable strategies are not known for scab prevention under all conditions.
Avoid planting scabby seed tubers.
Plant varieties with scab resistance when possible.
Avoid application of soil amendments that increase soil pH.
A generally healthy crop may help reduce scab intensity on tubers.

Consortium Members and Partners

About the Consortium

Research Library

Potato Progress

Insects, Diseases, Nematodes, & Beneficial Organisms

Find out more information about insects, diseases, nematodes, and beneficial organisms for Potatoes.

View Insect Library

Beneficial Organisms

About The Northwest Potato Research Consortium

In February 2012 the state potato commissions in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon officially launched a new cooperative effort in research. The aim of this initiative is to increase cooperation and efficiency of the research programs funded by the three potato commissions that total about $1.5 million annually. It will also work toward comprehensive research results reporting process that aims to get useful information to the growers and industry members who need it. This website is a big part of that effort. Research results, integrated pest management guidance, and production information of many kinds will be presented here. For feedback or suggestions on this site, please contact Raina Spence, Manager of the Consortium.