Major fungal and bacterial diseases

Abstract

Although sweetpotato has a reputation as a durable crop able to withstand many adversities, numerous bacterial and fungal diseases have been reported on this crop from different regions of the world. In-depth information on most of these diseases has previously been published in comprehensive monographs. Much of the information in the classic 1929 monograph by Harter and Weimer remains useful. Detailed descriptions of most sweetpotato diseases are presented in the Compendium of Sweet Potato Diseases by Clark and Moyer published in 1988. This chapter will highlight some of the most important bacterial and fungal diseases of sweetpotato and research developments on them since 1988.