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Lenticel rot, caused by the bacterium Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora, has become a significant postharvest disease affecting potato growers in Kern County, California, leading to economic losses. The disease manifests as sunken, rotted tissue around potato tuber lenticels and is exacerbated by warm temperatures and high moisture conditions. Effective management relies on integrated cultural practices from seed handling to harvest, as there are no effective chemical controls for this disease.

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