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European
Corn Borer
(Ostrinia nubilalis) -
Damage to Potatoes
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The corn borer attacks the stem of the
plant by boring into it. Tunneling within the host plant can contribute
to reduced plant nutrient movement. Also, tunneling promotes invasion
of disease organisms which can cause stem breakage or rot and discolored
stem ends of tubers. The effect is reduced yields and poor quality
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How to manage european corn borer
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corn borer life cycle
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