Bacterial ring rot in potato crops is considered one of the most hazardous pests threatening food security and agricultural production globally and locally, caused by active bacteria characterized by a high capacity for rapid spread and destruction of inner tuber tissues. Modern physiological and pathological studies indicate that these bacteria inhabit plant vascular tissues, impairing water and nutrient movement and severely declining productivity if aggressive action is not taken. Symptoms clearly appear as leaf yellowing and reduced growth, while characteristic signs inside the tuber manifest upon cutting as a brown ring that rots over time, leading to shell degradation and total crop ruin. Field reports indicate infection transfer mostly via infected tubers or unsterilized agricultural tools, imposing strict preventive measures. Managing this serious disease requires integrated strategies starting with seed testing and exclusive reliance on certified, disease-free seed tubers. Preventive actions also include comprehensive, periodic sterilization of farm equipment, alongside effective soil management and structured crop rotation to prevent pathogen accumulation.
Research and scientific articles published in plant pathology and agricultural bacteriology journals. International crop protection encyclopedias. Reports issued by global agricultural organizations regarding the control of bacterial diseases in potato tubers. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
