Days after the experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) had cautioned farmers against the late blight disease attack on potato crop, the worst fears of the potato farmers have come true. AdvertisementRotten potato crop after late blight attack in Machhiwara of Ludhiana. (Express Photo) Rotten potato crop after late blight attack in Machhiwara of Ludhiana. For the past many days, there was high humidity in the night which was extremely conducive to blight attack. Late blight is a fungal disease which, if not properly managed in time, can damage the entire potato crop.

Source: Indian Express December 19, 2023 13:43 UTC