Friday, 20 January 2017

PRO/PL> Fusarium wilt, sweet potato - Philippines: (BG)

Other Plant Disease -- Philippines
Benguet State University [and partners have] documented the infestation of fusarium wilt on sweet potatoes. Since 2012, an 'attack' [has] escalated to the present day wiping out this crop.
Distribution of clean planting materials from Northern Phil Rootcrops Research and training Center (NPRCRTC) is an attempt to provide [an] initial solution. [A] continuing project will [per]form a systematic survey and document the spread and magnitude of infestation in the region.
[byline: Benguet

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2j2GZ0w

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