{"id":637,"date":"2018-02-17T00:21:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-17T00:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=637"},"modified":"2019-02-06T19:26:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T19:26:24","slug":"seed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/seed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Seed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Industry Information<\/h3>\n

WA State Seed Potato Commission<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cultural Management<\/h3>\n

Commercial Potato Production in North America<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis 90-page guide gives an overview of potato production including: marketing and economics, potato cultivars, growth requirements, planting, growing potatoes, harvesting, and storage.\u00a0The Potato Association of America, October 2010<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pest Management<\/h3>\n

Potato Virus Y Management for the Seed Potato Producer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nA practical guide to help identify symptoms and management options to reduce vector and virus incidence.\u00a0University of Idaho Extension, August 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

Managing Late Blight on Irrigated Potatoes in the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nRecognizing symptoms and understanding the organism that causes late blight on potatoes are key to control of this disease. Color photos and a disease development chart show signs and progression of late blight at different stages.\u00a0Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, February 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Characterization of Phytophthora infestans Populations in Western Washington<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\n<\/strong>This paper characterizes genetic variation of P. infestans in Western Washington and the implications for management.\u00a0The American Phytopathological Society, May 1999<\/em><\/p>\n

Colonization and Sporulation of P. infestans on Volunteer Potatoes<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Recent research evaluating growth of P. infestans under western Washington conditions.\u00a0Washington State University, 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

Bacterial Soft Rot and Lenticel Spot on Potato Tubers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication discusses symptoms, disease cycle, and management approaches for lenticel spot and soft rot on potato.\u00a0Washington State University Extenson, 2011<\/em><\/p>\n

Silver Scurf Management in Potatoes<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nSilver scurf, caused by a fungus, was identified as a problem to potato production in just the past 20 years. The greatest damage can occur in storage. This publication describes the symptoms and disease cycle and mangement tactics.\u00a0<\/em>Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, August 2007<\/em><\/p>\n

Potato Leaf Roll<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nCauses, symptoms, and management for potato leaf roll, a viral disease which is particularly problematic in the production of late potatoes.\u00a0Washington State University, 2005<\/em><\/p>\n

Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Potato<\/strong><\/a>
\nAlso called white mold, sclerotinia stem rot is caused by a rapidly spreading fungus that becomes a problem under moist conditions in the Pacific Northwest.\u00a0Washington State University, July 1994<\/em><\/p>\n

Biology and Management of the Potato Tuberworm in the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThe potato tuberworm is an important pest worldwide, and has become a major concern for potato production in the Pacific Northwest in the last 5 years. This publication describes the distribution and biology of this pest, and control methods including cultural, chemical, and biological methods.\u00a0Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, 2007<\/em><\/p>\n

Colorado Potato Beetle<\/a><\/strong>
\nLife history, hosts, damage, control. Color photos of egg, larval, and adult stages. Chemical products not listed.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, April 1995<\/em><\/p>\n

Potato Flea Beetle: Biology and Control<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nFound mostly in potato and tomato crops of western Washington, the potato flea beetle also attacks many other crops. This publication describes species, life cycle, damage, and control.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, 2001<\/em><\/p>\n

Wireworm Biology and Nonchemical Management in Potatoes in the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication reviews the wireworm literature and provides information on wireworm identification, biology, crop damage, monitoring, risk assessment, and nonchemical control options that can be integrated into a variety of production systems.\u00a0Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Late Blight of Potato and Tomato and Its Control in the Home Garden<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis disease is caused by Phytophthora infestans, a fungus common on potato and tomato in wet years. Plants, fruit, and tubers can be destroyed by it.\u00a0Washington State University Extension<\/em><\/p>\n

Volunteer Potato Management<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis bulletin is intended to provide current information for volunteer potato management in the PNW. It discusses the biology and ecology of the weed, its burden to production systems, and potential management strategies.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, 2005<\/em><\/p>\n

Using Green Manures in Potato Cropping Systems<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication discusses why use green manures, how green manures help manage pests, interaction of pest control mechanisms, factors to consider, and getting started with green manures, plus a list of other resources.\u00a0Washington State University, 2003<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Industry Information<\/h3>\n
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WA State Seed Potato Commission<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cultural Management<\/h3>\n
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Commercial Potato Production in North America<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em>
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