Pink rot is a soil-borne disease caused by the pathogen Phytopthora erythroseptica.

This fact sheet provides information on the pathogen, its lifecycle and management options.

The fact sheet details pink rot in potato symptoms, the disease cycle and other potential management options.

The new resource has been made available from RM Consulting Group, drawing from information derived from numerous Hort Innovation-funded projects.

Read more about controlling pink rot in Australian potatoes here.

Photo courtesy: Jordan Eggers, Oregon State University