News on Potato Psyllid

The dark stripes on infected potatoes mark zebra chip disease. It has led to significant economic losses for producers due to reduced crop quality and marketability. (Courtesy: Texas A&M AgriLife)

December 15, 2024

AgriLife Research leads collaboration to address zebra chip disease

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are working on a new research project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllid insects — particularly the zebra chip disease, which has impacted potato production for decades.

Psyllid Peril To Potato Prosperity: Lincoln University Research Saves A Canterbury Crop Crisis

August 26, 2024

How to fight Tomato Potato Psyllids (TPP): Lincoln University Research ends Zebra Chip disease threat in Canterbury

Three years ago, 5% of Canterbury’s potatoes were being lost to a disease which threatened to shut down the industry. Now the pest responsible has been driven off thanks to Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University researchers.

Seminario virtual capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa.

October 29, 2021

Seminario virtual organizado por el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa

Con el fin de que los países latinoamericanos a los cuales aún no han llegado el psílido de la papa ni la papa manchada de la papa y la punta morada conozcan sus síntomas y cómo identificarlas será dirigido este seminario.