Peru

Powdery scab situation

Powdery scab is believed to originate from the Andean states. Peruvian farmers are used to the disease.

Research

CIP works on powdery scab making surveys and testing for possible resistance using their germplasm collection and known cultivars (Torres et al., 1995).

Contact address:

Jan Kreuze
Head, Crop Protection Department
International Potato Center (CIP)
P.O. 1558
Lima-Peru

e-mail:

Site: CIP

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Last update: January, 2025