‘Yukon Gold’ (2015-3079137-010) certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has tested positive for Dickeya dianthicola in Virginia this summer. This is the second report of Dickeya dianthicola in the U.S. originating from seed potato from New Brunswick, Canada this summer. Importantly, Dickeya-infested potato seed has also been shipped from multiple sources in Maine to 11 states located in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions this year. All potato growers are encouraged to scout fields and report any suspect plants/tubers. The best method for keeping your potato operation Dickeya-free is to adopt your own 0% Dickeya-tolerance policy.
‘Yukon Gold’ potato seed from Canada test positive for Dickeya dianthicola in U.S.
‘Reba’ potato seed test positive for Dickeya dianthicola in New Jersey from Canada.
‘Reba’ potato seed (lot # 2015-3100460-022, Elite 3) certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Grand Falls office in New Brunswick has tested positive for Dickeya dianthicola in New Jersey this summer. The same lot of seed was also shipped to PA. This is the first report of potato testing positive for Dickeya dianthicola in NJ from a Canadian source. Importantly, Dickeya-infested ‘Reba’ seed has also been shipped from different sources in Maine to multiple states in the mid-Atlantic region this year. All potato growers are encouraged to scout fields and report any suspect plants/tubers. The best method for keeping your potato operation Dickeya-free is to adopt your own 0% Dickeya-tolerance policy.