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The influence of maturity of potato varieties upon their susceptibility to late blight

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Artificially induced maturity of five varieties of potatoes did not increase susceptibility toPhytophthora infestans. The only significant change observed was decreased susceptibility of mature Smooth Rural plants.

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    W. R. Mills

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The author takes pleasure in acknowledging his indebtedness to Professor Reddick for suggestions during the course of the work and aid in the preparation of the manuscript.

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Mills, W.R. The influence of maturity of potato varieties upon their susceptibility to late blight. American Potato Journal 15, 318–325 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02879161

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