Potato Plant Growth and Disease Symptoms: Understanding Pathogen Life Cycle

A potato plant with developing tubers visible in the soil with disease symptoms. A life cycle of a pathogen where it could live in the soil or introduced from seeds, This illustration depicts a potato plant with developing tubers under the soil. The plant shows signs of disease symptoms. Surrounding the plant, the image illustrates the life cycle of a pathogen, detailing how it can exist in the soil or be introduced through seeds. The roots and tubers are visibly affected by the disease conditions. This visual representation serves to educate on agricultural practices related to potato cultivation and disease management