EmergenceZebra Chip (ZC) is the latest disease to plague the potato industry. ZC first appeared in Mexico and Guatemala and emerged in Texas in 2000.
SymptomsCommon symptoms include chlorosis, leaf scorching, swollen nodes, vascular tissue browning, and curled leaves.
Economic ImpactMuch of the economic impact of Zebra chip originates from cosmetic, not edibility, issues. Visually unappealing potatoes are not marketable.
ResearchDevelop a disease management program that will reduce ZC as an economic threat to the US potato industry.
CauseZebra Chip is caused by the Liberibacter bacteria, which is transferred to potato plants during feeding by the potato psyllid.
Real World SolutionsGrowers will gain a sustainable zebra chip disease and psyllid control plan.
CollaboratorsSCRI Zebra Chip Collaborators.
are now available here. And also under the conference listings in the menu to the right. Enjoy!
In The Industry
Scott Ludwig talks about Torac: A new tool for the management of potato psyllids.
Spotlight on Research
Ron French discusses Management of zebra chip of potato with alternative chemistries.
In The Field
James Matthews and Brad Fry share concerns with controling large psyllid populations in Colorado and Nebraska.
SCRI Potato Psyllid Survey . Coordinated weekly by Don Henne, PhD.
Texas Natural Vegetation Survey. Coordinated by
Arash Rashed, PhD.
2013 SCRI ZC Reporting Session
This year’s Reporting Session has been set. The venue is as follows;
Date: Novbember 3 – 6, 2013
Location: Crowne Plaza Riverwalk
111 Pecan Street East
We hope to see you all there. San Antonio, TX
The new presentations and interviews are now available. Check out the 2012 Zebra Chip Annual Reporting Session in the menu to the right.
Collaborators
SCRI Sponsors
This website and the research and educational activities described herein are funded by a Federal Grant (#2009-51181-20176) from the USDA-NIFA-Specialty Crops Research Initiative.
