Potato Spindle Tuber Viroid
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Issue
Viral
Causes
This viroid is easily mechanically transmitted. An infection can be introduced by sowing infected seed tubers, by insects such as aphids, grasshoppers and flea beetles, and through pollen.
Prevention
Plant certified disease-free seed tubers. Plant whole seed tubers instead of cut pieces.
Control
Remove infected plants from the field.