List of sweet potato diseases
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Bacterial diseases
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| Bacterial stem and root rot | Erwinia chrysanthemi |
| Bacterial wilt | Ralstonia solanacearum Ralstonia solanacearum Ralstonia solanacearum is an aerobic non-sporing, Gram-negative plant pathogenic bacterium. R. solanacearum is soil-borne and motile with a polar flagellar tuft. It colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt in a very wide range of potential host plants... |
| Crown gall | Agrobacterium tumefaciens Agrobacterium tumefaciens Agrobacterium tumefaciens is the causal agent of crown gall disease in over 140 species of dicot. It is a rod shaped, Gram negative soil bacterium... |
| Hairy roots | Agrobacterium rhizogenes Agrobacterium rhizogenes Agrobacterium rhizogenes is a Gram negative soil bacterium that produces hairy root disease in dicotyledonous plants.A... |
| Little leaf (proliferation disease) | Phytoplasma Phytoplasma Phytoplasma are specialised bacteria that are obligate parasites of plant phloem tissue and transmitting insects . They were first discovered by scientists in 1967 and were named mycoplasma-like organisms or MLOs. They cannot be cultured in vitro in cell-free media... |
Fungal diseases
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| Alternaria leaf spot and stem blight | Alternaria Alternaria Alternaria is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Alternaria species are known as major plant pathogens. They are also common allergens in humans, growing indoors and causing hay fever or hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes lead to asthma... spp. |
| Alternaria storage rot | Alternaria Alternaria Alternaria is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Alternaria species are known as major plant pathogens. They are also common allergens in humans, growing indoors and causing hay fever or hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes lead to asthma... spp. |
| Anthracnose | Colletotrichum coccodes Colletotrichum coccodes Colletotrichum coccodes is a plant pathogen, which causes anthracnose on tomato and black dot disease of potato.- External links :*... |
| Black rot | Ceratocystis fimbriata Ceratocystis fimbriata Ceratocystis fimbriata is a fungus and a plant pathogen, attacking such plants as the sweet potato and the tapping panels of the Para rubber tree .- External links :* *... Chalara sp. [anamorph] |
| Blue mold rot | Penicillium Penicillium Penicillium is a genus of ascomycetous fungi of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production. Members of the genus produce penicillin, a molecule that is used as an antibiotic, which kills or stops the growth of certain kinds of bacteria inside the body... spp. |
| Cercospora leaf spot | Cercospora Cercospora Cercospora is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Several species of this genus cause plant diseases, mostly forms of leaf spot. It is a relatively well-studied genus of fungi but there are countless species not yet described, and there is still much to learn about the most well-known of the species.-... spp. Phaeoisariopsis bataticola Phaeoisariopsis bataticola Phaeoisariopsis bataticola is a fungal plant pathogen.- External links :* *... Cercospora bataticola, C. batatas, C. ipomoeae |
| Charcoal rot | Macrophomina phaseolina Macrophomina phaseolina Macrophomina phaseolina is a Botryosphaeriaceae fungus that is a plant pathogen that causes charcoal rot on many plant species including Zea mays and Pinus elliottii.- External links :* *... |
| Chlorotic leaf distortion | Fusarium lateritium Gibberella baccata Gibberella baccata Gibberella baccata is a fungal plant pathogen.- External links :* *... [teleomorph] |
| Circular spot | Sclerotium rolfsii Athelia rolfsii Athelia rolfsii Athelia rolfsii is a corticioid fungus in the family Atheliaceae. It is a facultative plant pathogen and is the causal agent of "southern blight" disease in crops.-Taxonomy:... [teleomorph] |
| Dry rot | Diaporthe phaseolorum Diaporthe phaseolorum Diaporthe phaseolorum is a plant pathogen with three subspecies :* Diaporthe phaseolorum var. phaseolorum* Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora* Diaporthe phaseolorum var. sojae-External links:* *... Diaporthe batatatis Phomopsis phaseoli [anamorph] |
| End rot | Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and in association with plants. Most species are harmless saprobes, and are relatively abundant members of the soil microbial community. Some species produce mycotoxins in cereal crops that can affect human and animal health... spp. Fusarium solani Nectria haematococca [teleomorph] |
| Foot rot | Plenodomus destruens Plenodomus destruens Plenodomus destruens is a fungal plant pathogen.- External links :**... |
| Fusarium root rot and stem canker | Fusarium solani |
| Fusarium wilt (stem rot) | Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. batatas Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. batatas Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. batatas is a fungal plant pathogen.-External links:* *... |
| Gray mold rot | Botrytis cinerea Botrytis cinerea Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic fungus that affects many plant species, although its most notable hosts may be wine grapes. In viticulture, it is commonly known as botrytis bunch rot; in horticulture, it is usually called grey mould or gray mold.The fungus gives rise to two different kinds of... Botryotinia fuckeliana Botrytis cinerea Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic fungus that affects many plant species, although its most notable hosts may be wine grapes. In viticulture, it is commonly known as botrytis bunch rot; in horticulture, it is usually called grey mould or gray mold.The fungus gives rise to two different kinds of... [teleomorph] |
| Java black rot | Lasiodiplodia theobromae Lasiodiplodia theobromae Lasiodiplodia theobromae is a plant pathogen with a very wide host range. It causes rotting and dieback in most species it infects. On rare occasions it has been found to cause Fungal keratitis. It is a common post harvest fungus disease of citrus known as stem-end rot.- External links :* *... Diplodia gossypina |
| Leaf mold | Choanephora cucurbitarum Choanephora cucurbitarum The fungus Choanephora cucurbitarum is a plant pathogen that causes fruit rot in cucurbit.- External links :* *... |
| Mottle necrosis | Pythium Pythium Pythium is a genus of parasitic oomycete. Most species are plant parasites, but Pythium insidiosum is an important pathogen of animals... spp. Pythium scleroteichum Pythium scleroteichum Pythium scleroteichum is a plant pathogen.- External links :* *... Pythium ultimum Pythium ultimum Pythium ultimum is a plant pathogen.- External links :***... Phytophthora Phytophthora Phytophthora is a genus of plant-damaging Oomycetes , whose member species are capable of causing enormous economic losses on crops worldwide, as well as environmental damage in natural ecosystems. The genus was first described by Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1875... spp. |
| Phyllosticta leaf blight | Phomopsis ipomeae-batatas Phyllosticta batatas Phyllosticta batatas Phyllosticta batatas is a plant pathogen.- External links :* *... |
| Phymatotrichum root rot (cotton root rot) | Phymatotrichopsis omnivora Pyrenochaeta terrestris Pyrenochaeta terrestris Pyrenochaeta terrestris is a fungal plant pathogen.- External links :* *... |
| Punky rot | Trichoderma Trichoderma Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent culturable fungi. Many species in this genus can be characterized as opportunistic avirulent plant symbionts.-Species:... spp. Trichoderma koningii Trichoderma koningii Trichoderma koningii is a plant pathogen.- External links :* *... |
| Rhizoctonia stem canker (sprout rot) | Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia solani is a plant pathogenic fungus with a wide host range and worldwide distribution. This plant pathogen was discovered more than 100 years ago. Rhizoctonia solani frequently exists as thread-like growth on plants or in culture. Asexual spores are not produced, only the sexual stage... Thanatephorus cucumeris [teleomorph] |
| Rhizopus soft rot | Rhizopus Rhizopus Rhizopus is a genus of common saprobic fungi on plants and specialized parasites on animals. They are found on a wide variety of organic substrates, including "mature fruits and vegetables", faeces, jellies, syrups, leather, bread, peanuts and tobacco. Some Rhizopus species are opportunistic agents... spp. Rhizopus stolonifer |
| Rootlet rot | Fusarium solani Pythium Pythium Pythium is a genus of parasitic oomycete. Most species are plant parasites, but Pythium insidiosum is an important pathogen of animals... spp. Pythium ultimum Pythium ultimum Pythium ultimum is a plant pathogen.- External links :***... Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia solani is a plant pathogenic fungus with a wide host range and worldwide distribution. This plant pathogen was discovered more than 100 years ago. Rhizoctonia solani frequently exists as thread-like growth on plants or in culture. Asexual spores are not produced, only the sexual stage... Streptomyces ipomoeae |
| Rust, red | Coleosporium ipomoeae Coleosporium ipomoeae Coleosporium ipomoeae is a plant pathogen. Specifically, it is a fungus that can develop on sweet potatoes.-External links:*... |
| Rust, white | Albugo ipomoeae-panduratae Albugo ipomoeae-panduratae Albugo ipomoeae-panduratae, White Rust, is an oomycete plant pathogen, although many discussions still treat it as a fungal organism.- External links :**... |
| Scab, leaf and stem | Sphaceloma batatas Elsinoe batatas Elsinoë batatas Elsinoë batatas is a plant pathogen that affects members of the genus Ipomoea including the sweet potato.- External links :* *... [teleomorph] |
| Southern blight Sclerotial blight |
Sclerotium rolfsii |
| Scurf | Monilochaetes infuscans Monilochaetes infuscans Monilochaetes infuscans is an ascomycete fungus that is a plant pathogen.- External links :* *... |
| Septoria leaf spot | Septoria bataticola Septoria bataticola Septoria bataticola is a fungal plant pathogen.- External links :* *... |
| Storage rot | Epicoccum spp. Fusarium solani Mucor racemosus Mucor racemosus Mucor racemosus is a fungal plant pathogen.Mucor racemosus has been known cause allergic reactions among some people. The fungus has been isolated in soft cheese Camembert.- External links :... Sclerotinia Sclerotinia Sclerotinia is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerotiniaceae. The widely distributed species contains 14 species.... spp. |
| Surface rot | Fusarium oxysporum Fusarium oxysporum Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht. as emended by Snyder and Hansen comprises all the species, varieties and forms recognized by Wollenweber and Reinking within an infrageneric grouping called section Elegans... Fusarium solani |
| Violet root rot | Helicobasidium mompa |
Miscellaneous diseases and disorders
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| False broom rape | Uncharacterized |
| Streptomyces soil rot (pox) | Streptomyces ipomoeae |
Nematodes, parasitic
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| Brown ring of roots (bulb and stem nematode) | Ditylenchus dipsaci Ditylenchus dipsaci Ditylenchus dipsaci is a plant pathogenic nematode which primarily infects onions and garlic. It is commonly known as the stem nematode, the stem and bulb eelworm or onion bloat .-Distribution:... Ditylenchus destructor Ditylenchus destructor Ditylenchus destructor is a plant pathogenic nematode commonly known as the potato rot nematode. Other common names include the iris nematode, the potato tuber eelworm and the potato tuber nematode.-Morphology and biology:... |
| Burrowing | Radopholus similis Radopholus similis Burrowing nematode or Banana-root nematode is an important parasite of fruit, vegetable, and other crops. It is an especially important pest of bananas and citrus, but it will also attack coconut, avocado, coffee, sugarcane, and assorted other types of grasses and ornamentals. It is a migratory... |
| Dagger | Xiphinema Xiphinema Xiphinema is a genus of plant-parasitic roundworms.- List of species :* Xiphinema abrantinum Roca & Pereira, 1991.* Xiphinema aceri Chizhov & al., 1986.* Xiphinema aequum Roca & Lamberti, 1988.... spp. Xiphinema americanum Xiphinema americanum Xiphinema americanum is a plant pathogenic nematode. It is one of many species that belongs to the genus Xiphinema. It was first described by N. A. Cobb in 1913, who found it on both sides of the United States on the roots of grass, corn, and citrus trees. Not only is Xiphinema americanum known to... |
| Lesion | Pratylenchus brachyurus Pratylenchus brachyurus Pratylenchus brachyurus is a plant pathogenic nematode.- External links :*... Pratylenchus coffeae Pratylenchus coffeae Pratylenchus coffeae is a plant pathogenic nematode.- External links :*... |
| Pin | Paratylenchus Paratylenchus Paratylenchus is a genus of nematodes . Many of the species in this genus are plant pathogens.... spp. |
| Reniform | Rotylenchulus reniformis Rotylenchulus reniformis -History and significance:Rotylenchulus reniformis is a plant parasite nematode with a worldwide distribution in the tropical and subtropical regions. This nematode has a wide host range infecting plants in many species around the word. It belongs to the Family Hoplolaimidae; it was first... |
| Root-knot | Meloidogyne spp. Meloidogyne arenaria Meloidogyne arenaria Meloidogyne arenaria is a plant pathogenic nematode.- External links :*... Meloidogyne hapla Meloidogyne incognita Meloidogyne incognita The Meloidogyne incognita is a nematode, a type of roundworm, in the family Heteroderidae. It is an important plant parasite classified in parasitology as a root-knot nematode, as it prefers to attack the root of its host plant.... Meloidogyne javanica Meloidogyne javanica Meloidogyne javanica is a plant pathogenic nematode. It is one of the tropical Root-knot Nematodes and a major agricultural pest in many countries. Meloidogyne javanica reproduces by obligatory mitotic parthenogenesis .- External links :*... |
| Spiral | Helicotylenchus Helicotylenchus Helicotylenchus is a genus of nematodes in the family Hoplolaimidae.-Diagnosis:Hoplolaimidae. Female : Body vermiform, spiral to straight. Labial region continuous to slightly offset, rounded or anteriorly flattened, generally annulated but never longitudinally striated; anterior lip annulus... spp. |
| Sting | Belonolaimus longicaudatus Belonolaimus longicaudatus Belonolaimus longicaudatus is a common parasite of grasses and other plant crops and products. It is the most destructive nematode pest of turf grass, and it also attacks a wide range of fruit, vegetable, and fiber crops such as citrus, cotton, ornamentals, and forage. The sting nematode is a... |
| Stubby-root | Paratrichodorus spp. Paratrichodorus minor Paratrichodorus minor Paratrichodorus minor is a plant pathogenic nematode. It is a surface feeder type of migratory ectoparasite.- External links :*... |
| Stunt | Tylenchorhynchus Tylenchorhynchus Tylenchorhynchus is a genus of nematodes including many species of plant parasites. The classification of stunt nematodes - those including the Tylenchorhynchus genus - is unstable; many newly discovered species within this genus are reconsidered to be actually subspecies... spp. |
Viral and viroid diseases
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| Feathery mottle | Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) |
| Internal cork | Internal cork strain of Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV-IC) |
| Latent virus | Sweet potato latent virus (SPLV) |
| Mild mottle | Sweet potato mild mottle virus (SPMMV) |
| Russet crack | Russet crack strain of Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV-RC) |
| Sweet potato virus disease (SPVD) | Sweet potato feathery mottle virus and Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus |
| Yellow dwarf | Sweet potato yellow dwarf virus (SPYDV) |