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Control of blackleg and tuber soft rot of potato caused by Pectobacterium and Dickeya species: a review
Author(s) -
Czajkowski R.,
Pérombelon M. C. M.,
van Veen J. A.,
van der Wolf J. M.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
plant pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.928
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1365-3059
pISSN - 0032-0862
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02470.x
Subject(s) - blackleg , pectobacterium , biology , pectobacterium carotovorum , microbiology and biotechnology , crop , biological pest control , root crops , agronomy , horticulture , pathogen , brassica
This paper briefly reviews research on the causative agents of blackleg and soft rot diseases of potato, namely Pectobacterium and Dickeya species, and the disease syndrome, including epidemiological and aetiological aspects. It critically evaluates control methods used in practice based on the avoidance of the contamination of plants, in particular the use of seed testing programmes and the application of hygienic procedures during crop production. It considers the perspective of breeding and genetic modification to introduce resistance. It also evaluates the application of physical and chemical tuber treatments to reduce inoculum load and examines the possibility of biocontrol using antagonistic bacteria and bacteriophages.