SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT OF LATE BLIGHT DISEASE IN POTATOES

Аннотация

Potatoes are considered one of the staple food products in the daily life of the global population, as they are a valuable source of essential carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. Potatoes are one of the most important agricultural crops and are rightfully referred to as the “second bread.” China, India, Russia, the USA, Germany, Bangladesh, Poland, France, and the Netherlands are among the leading producers of potatoes. Uzbekistan ranks 23rd on this list. To achieve high yields and ensure domestic supply of locally grown potatoes, the implementation of several effective measures is necessary. This article presents the monitoring results of studies conducted on the spread and development of late blight disease in potato fields in the Samarkand region during 2022–2024.