Disease in the absence of infectious pathogens. Genetic abnormalities. Adverse environment. Nutrient imbalance. Disease in the presence of infectious pathogens. Fungi. Viruses. Mycoplasmas. Insect toxins. Nematodes. Aphids. Seed potato certification.

This bibliography of literature references was compiled from the journals that publish papers on subjects in plant pathology, plant breeding, and mycology and from references listed in horticultural- and disease-abstracting services. Research papers that were available through 1945 and that have contributed to the knowledge of potato diseases are listed here.

Potato Diseases presents the practical experience and scientific research in production and the diseases of the seed potato. The book features chapters on bacterial and fungal diseases, diseases caused by viruses, viroids, and mycoplasmas and by nematodes and insects, noninfectious diseases, and seed potato certification. The names, importance, causal agent, etiology, and control of major potato diseases are also discussed. The book will be a valuable reference source and textbook for researchers, extension workers, teachers, students, and growers interested in potato diseases.

The changing disease pattern; The reecognition of diseases; Bacterial disease; Actinomycete disease; Fungal diseases; Virus diseases; Certification of seed potatoes; The production of home grown seed; Non-parasitic diseases; The handling of seed potatoes; Precautions.