Stem Canker (Noun)
Meaning
Rhizoctinia disease of potatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The potato stem canker was the primary symptom observed in the field, resulting in a reduced yield of tubers.
- Stem canker caused by Rhizoctenia potato disease can result in decreased tuber quality and lower plant productivity.
- To minimize stem canker effects, potato farmers need to practice sanitation and cultural controls such as using sterile seeds.
- Potatoes grown in soils contaminated with the Rhizoctenia potato disease were likely to develop a stem canker at some point.
- Experts confirmed that stem canker caused by Rhizoctenia potato disease can result in devastating economic losses to the potato industry.