Bacterial wilt, also known as "potato brown rot," is caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum bacterium that affects more than 30 plant species and is the second most important constraint to potato production in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Spread of the pathogen has been associated with dissemination via latently infected planting material. These training materials present elements of pathogen detection, disease symptomatology, and epidemiology as well as control components, and are intended for use in training national potato program staff on the integrated management of bacterial wilt in developing countries.


How to order

For more information on the content or use of these training materials, please contact author Dr. Sylvie Priou at the International Potato Center.