Affection of the studied potato varieties (Solanum Tuberosum) Streptomyces scabies and Fusarium oxysporum in irrigated conditions of the Orenburg region

Abstract

A comprehensive phytopathological assessment of potato varieties of different ripeness groups was carried out in the Orenburg region in 2015-2018 in order to establish the prevalence of major pathogens using the Protect and Abiga Peak fungicides against a natural infectious background under irrigated conditions. The plot area is 140 m2 (length is 50 m, width is 2.8 m). The accounting area is 70 m2 (length is 50 m, width is 1.4 m). The arrangement of options in the repetition is systematic. In the research we studied 17 varieties, such as mid-early - Nevsky (standard), Spiridon (standard), Lyubava, Fresco, Red Scarlett, Sante, Impala, Sheri, Rosara, Agat, Itzil, Bracelet, mid - season - Kuzovok, Burren, Tarasov, Zakhar, Cavalier. In 2015 the most susceptible to Streptomyces scabies Waks. & Henr. were varieties: Lyubava – 13.8%, Agat – 5.6%, Red Scarlett – 5.2%, Tarasov – 5.1%, Fresco – 3.0% and Burren – 2.2%, including standard varieties: Nevsky – 12.8% and Spiridon – 5.1%. This year we also observed the greatest defeat of tubers with stolon rot (Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht.): Agat – 4.9%, Fresco – 5.3%, Burren – 8.7%, Nevsky – 4.9%, Spiridon – 3.0%. Eight of the 17 studied varieties, such as Tarasov, Sante, Impala, Sheri, Zakhar, Itzil, Cavalier, Bracelet were resistant to Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht and Streptomyces scabies Waks. & Henr. When using fungicides (Abiga Peak, Protect) plant damage was practically not observed. Cavalier and Zakhar potato varieties, which combine high productivity (40 t/ha) and resistance to the studied pathogens, have been identified and recommended for use under irrigated conditions of the Orenburg region.