asphyxiation ( ) on sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas ) - 1563650

asphyxiation

Host: sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.)
Descriptor: Damage
Description: Roots in saturated soil may asphyxiate with ethanol accumulation.  Affected roots often have water soaked appearance with dark eyes.  When cut open have a sweet odor, reduced latex flow, glossy appearance and rot in storage.  Large root at left is healthy.  (Nov77, cv.Jewel )
Image type: Laboratory
Image location: North Carolina, United States

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Name: Charles Averre
Organization: North Carolina State University
Country: United States

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Image uploaded on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Image Information last updated on Tuesday, July 12, 2011