Potato Physiological Disorders - Growth Cracks

Growth cracking is an external noninfectious physiological disorder of the potato tuber in which the tuber splits while growing. The split heals but leaves a fissure in the tuber. Growth cracks generally start at the bud or apical end of the potato and can extend lengthwise. They vary in severity fr...

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Main Authors: Lincoln Zotarelli, Chad Hutchinson, Seth Byrd, Douglas Gergela, Diane L. Rowland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-05-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119817