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PRO/PL> Late blight, potato – Europe (02): UK, strain 36_A2
Other Plant Disease -- United KingdomA surge in potato blight across the UK has led experts to tell growers to give careful consideration as to how crops are protected. AHDB [Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board] reported a sharp rise in late blight samples submitted. '36_A2', a new strain of late blight that spread rapidly across continental Europe before arriving in the UK in 2017, was the most frequently detected [strain], with '6_A1' -- sometimes referred to as 'Pink 6' -- also confirmed.Dr Read more [...]
