Potato fungicides9/28/2023 Today potato is the fourth food crop extensively cultivated globally. South Africa has been identified as one of the greatest producers of potato in Africa. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin embarked on the project with the objective of feeding astronauts on long space voyages. In October 1995, potato became the first vegetable to be grown in Space. It was reported that potato was introduced in South Africa by a Dutch seaman that was sailing towards Asia in the 1600s. The introduction of potato further spread to North America in 1719. Furthermore, potato was introduced by the governor of Bermuda, called Nathaniel Butler to America in 1621. The less intensive labor involved in the growth and cultivation of potato compared to other crops such as wheat, oats and the rich nutrient content led to the fast adoption of the crop by farmers in Europe. History further disclosed that it took nearly four decades for the consumption and cultivation of potato to spread to the rest of Europe. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potato to Ireland in the year 1589 on 40,000 hectares of land near Cork. In the year 1556, Spanish conquistadors conquered Peru and discovered the desirable taste and flavor of potato that resulted in its introduction in Europe. Potato cultivation history is traced in a country called Peru in Latin America between 8000BC-5000BC. This review, therefore, examines the various botanicals with antimicrobial properties as potential biofungicide against fungi diseases of potato. This could be achieved by minimizing losses through farmer's complete adoption of biofungicides. Various national governments are devising means of collaborating with the United Nations stakeholders through encouraging research funding and by organizing conferences that will enhance potato production. The trend of the adoption of biofungicides by potato farmers is gaining ground at a fast rate. Farmers' reliance on Chemical fungicides has lost its credibility to the adoption of the use of biofungicides due to its toxic, high cost, and environmental hazard effects. Fungal disease infestation has been identified as a major challenge confronting the farmers during the cultivation and marketing processes. It is spotted by the United Nations as the only tuberous crop that can compete with the cereals in productivity. The cultivation has spread fast across the globe due to its ability to cope in the warm tropical and temperate climate. Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L) cultivation originated from Peru in Latin America.
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