Dry Rot in Potatoes
One of the reasons why early varieties of potatoes are not profitable when stored for long periods, is that they aro particularly susceptible to the disease known as dry rot. This disease, although it attaches itself to the tubers before they reach maturity, only becomes visible 'from May onwards. Its presence is then made evident by flattened and wrinkled patches on one side of the tuber. In a progressive manner these become darker than the natural skin, but later are splashed or spattered with a white woolly mould. It is a good plan to store tubers of early potatoes in shallow trays arranged in racks and darkened by canvas curtains, instead of covering them to the exclusion of air. Frequent inspection is desirable and when any signs of the disease are noted, tho affected tubers should be removed immediately. If the withered parts are cut away, the rest of the tuber may be promptly used for cooking.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23037, 14 May 1938, Page 10 (Supplement)
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161Dry Rot in Potatoes New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23037, 14 May 1938, Page 10 (Supplement)
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