Throughout the world there is a long list of viruses, phytoplasmas, and other microbes that cause potato disease and that are transmitted by insects. Examples in North America include Tomato spotted wilt virus (transmitted by insects called thrips), various mild mosaic viruses such as Potato virus S and Potato virus A, and Alfalfa mosaic virus, all of which are of minor importance in the PNW.
Find out more information about insects, diseases, nematodes, and beneficial organisms for Potatoes.
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.
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