​​​Hairy Nightshade Control in Potatoes (Part 1)​

May 2014 | 28 min., 02 sec.
by Pamela J.S. Hutchinson
University of Idaho

Summary

​This two-part presentation will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners in U.S. potato production areas understand the biology of hairy nightshade, how this weed competes with various potato varieties, and how to control it with cultural and herbicide methods. Part 1 provides information about control of hairy nightshade and other weeds problematic in potato. Hairy nightshade has proven troublesome in potato for several reasons: (1) It is in the same family as potato, so control methods that are safe to the crop and detrimental to the weed may be limited; (2) it can germinate the entire potato-growing season, which means control must last season long; and (3) even if controlled early to avoid competition with resulting yield losses, later-germinating hairy nightshade can host insects, diseases, and nematodes that are detrimental to potato.

About the Presenter

Pamela J. S. HutchinsonPamela J. S. Hutchinson has been a Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Plant, Soils, and Entomologic Science at the University of Idaho, Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, since 1999. Dr. Hutchinson earned her BS in Agronomy and minor in Pest Management from Iowa State University in 1980. In 1987, she earned her MS in Weed Science with a minor in Ag Economics from South Dakota State University. In 1991, she earned her PhD in Weed Science from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Hutchinson’s research and Extension efforts at the University of Idaho focus on hairy nightshade biology and control; new and established weed management methods in potato cropping systems; potato variety herbicide tolerance; weed-disease-insect interactions in potatoes; and the effects of herbicides on seed potatoes.​

Contact Information:
Email: phutch@uidaho.edu

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