A study in the journal Plant Disease identified Fusarium species associated with potato dry rot that has not previously been reported in the U.S. The post Colorado research pinpoints key data about ...

Potato dry rot leads to significant losses during storage and postharvest handling, making management of this disease critically important for potato farmers. Colorado State University researchers in ...

Potato dry rot leads to significant losses during storage and postharvest handling, making management of this disease critically important for potato ...

Hafiz M. Usman Aslam examines fungal cultures of potato pathogens grown on potato dextrose agar plates inside a laminar flow hood at Colorado State University's San Luis Valley Research Center. The ...

Despite advances in increased food production, half of all world’s harvested food is lost due to rot caused by microorganisms. Plants emit various volatile organic compounds into their surrounding ...

The Science Behind The Separation The simple act of keeping onions and potatoes on opposite sides of your kitchen isn't just good organization - it's rooted in plant biology that most home cooks never ...

Storing potatoes correctly can extend their shelf life from weeks to months, and experts say using newspaper is key to preventing moisture buildup and spoilage ...