Arab Society of Plant Protection

Advances in Crop Science and Technology

Integrated Pest Management of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L)

Abstract

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Potato is one of the major crops of the world like rice, wheat, and maize. It has inherent qualities that give it a competitive edge over the leading food crops like the production of more protein and carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Having many desirable characteristics, however, it is severely affected by numerous insect pests and diseases. There this review is mainly on the identification of pests and diseases of this major crop and to find their solution.