The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences at the University of Baghdad hosted the defense of a doctoral dissertation titled “Integrated Management for Controlling Bacteria Causing Soft Rot Disease in Potatoes in the Field and Storage,” presented by the student Haider Hamid Nawar from the Plant Protection Department .

The study aimed to isolate and identify the bacteria responsible for bacterial soft rot disease using molecular and biochemical methods to the species and subspecies level, focusing on samples from fields, storage facilities, and markets in Baghdad Province. Additionally, the study evaluated the effectiveness of certain biocontrol factors in resisting bacterial soft rot both in laboratory and field conditions, as well as assessing the efficacy of plant extracts against the bacterial soft rot pathogen.

The researcher recommended conducting further studies on isolating and identifying pathogenic and bacterial agents from other types of bacteria that cause soft rot in potatoes. It was also suggested to explore more biological antagonists and incorporate them into integrated management programs for bacterial soft rot disease. Furthermore, the use of resistant potato varieties was emphasized as a primary strategy for inhibiting and controlling the disease.

Congratulations to the researcher, and best wishes for continued success

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