The pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, also known as potato blight, is a fungus-like microorganism that has wreaked havoc on potato and tomato plants around the world for centuries. It still ...
The potato blight, caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora infestans, triggered a famine that killed over a million people and forced millions more to flee. For over a century, scientists ...
As spring approaches, farmers across the state prepare for potato season — the planting process begins after the last hard ...