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Toxic Seed Piece Syndrome (E3336)
Digital Document
Published on March 31, 2016
This 3-page bulletin from Michigan State University details the symptoms of the disease using full-color photos. It discusses TSPS in Michigan as well as monitoring and management. -
A Pocket Guide to Disease Scouting in Potatoes (E2998)
Digital Document
Published on October 27, 2015
A guide full of information to help identify potato diseases. -
Potato Diseases: Fusarium Dry Rot (E2992)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Fusarium dry rot Fusarium spp.: F. sambucinum Fuckel; F. solani (Mart.) Sacc. Var. coeruleum (Lib. ex Sacc.) (Deuteromycetes, Hyphomycetes) -
Potato Diseases: Pink Rot (E2993)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Pink Rot: Phytophthora erythroseptica Pethyb. (Oomycetes, Peronosporales) -
Potato Diseases: Early Blight (E2991)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Early Blight: Alternaria solani (E. & M.) Jones and Grout (Hyphomycetes, Hyphales) -
Potato Diseases: Potato Seed Piece Health Management (E2995)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Disease Complex: Fusarium dry rot (Fusarium spp.), soft rot (Pectobacterium spp.), late blight (Phytophthora spp.) and Pythium leak (Pythium ultimum) -
Potato Diseases: Common Scab of Potato (E2990)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Common Scab: Streptomyces scabies (Thaxter) Waksman & Henrici. (Actinobacteria, Actinomycetales) -
Botrytis Blight (E3205)
Digital Document
Published on October 19, 2015
Botrytis blight or grey mold (tan spot) is a common disease in Michigan potato fields. The disease is often observed on stems and leaves but when inoculum levels are high, the disease can also be seen on tubers. -
Nitrogen Management for Michigan Potatoes (E2779)
Digital Document
Published on February 12, 2016
Optimizing nitrogen (N) use achieves multiple goals. It enhances tuber quality and storeability, preserves groundwater quality and minimizes costs. -
Potato Diseases: Rhizoctonia Stem Canker and Black Scurf (E2994)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
Rhizoctonia stem canker and black scurf: Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn (Deuteromycetes, Mycelia Sterilia) -
Potato Early Die Complex (E3207)
Digital Document
Published on October 19, 2015
Potato early die complex is an annual production concern for commercial potato growers and is one of the most economically devastating disease complexes in Michigan potato production. -
Managing Soil Health for Root and Tuber Crops (E3343)
Digital Document
Published on September 12, 2016
Soil health influences both yield and quality in root and tuber crops such as potato, sugar beet and carrot. -
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems (E2893)
Digital Document
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter. -
Potato Diseases: White Mold (E2989)
Digital Document
Published on October 23, 2015
White Mold: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary (Discomycetes, Helotiales) -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Grand Rapids
Event
Date: Jan 31, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Kalamazoo
Event
Date: Feb 08, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Benton Harbor
Event
Date: Feb 05, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training -
Tuber Soft Rot, Blackleg and Aerial Stem Rot (E3339)
Digital Document
Published on April 15, 2016
This 4-page bulletin from MSU discusses the symptoms of each disease, depicted with full-color photos. The annual cycle of the diseases is both explained in the text as well as visually with a graphic and discusses management strategies. -
Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops (E486)
Digital Document
Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts.
