The Application of Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy to Identification of Potato Late Blight and Fusariosis.

Fusarium and late blight (fungal diseases of cereals and potatoes) are among the main causes of crop loss worldwide. A key element of success in the fight against phytopathogens is the timely identification of infected plants and seeds. That is why the development of new methods for identifying phytopathogens is a priority for agriculture.