Plot Targeted approach Phytotphthora porri in leek, based on new insights into the epidemiology of paper blight Ghent University
For the Flemish leek growers is particularly difficult to combat blight paper. If leek growers attempt to control the disease at the appearance of the paper stains treatments largely too late. Indeed, there is a long period between the infection by the oomycete Phytophthora porri and the development of the symptoms. Another strategy for the grower is to protect the crop continuously by regular preventive treat. In both cases, the economic ...