Turkish potatoes returning from the Tunisian border turned eyes to potatoes sold in the domestic market

Published 2024년 12월 18일

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Turkey has faced a significant agricultural setback after harmful bacteria were detected in potatoes exported to Tunisia, leading to the return of 3,000 tons of potatoes at the border. The specific bacteria identified are 'Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. septonicus' and 'Ralstonia solanacearum', both posing significant risks to potato cultivation. 'C. michiganensis subsp. septonicus' is on quarantine lists worldwide due to its ease of transportation, while 'R. solanacearum' requires a ban on potato cultivation for five years after infection to prevent further spread. The incident has raised concerns about the oversight of potatoes sold in the domestic market, particularly those originating from the Nevşehir region.

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NEWS CENTER / Two harmful bacteria were detected in potatoes exported from Turkey to Tunisia. Tunisia returned the potatoes to Turkey by rejecting them at the border. According to information received from company officials, the potatoes will be destroyed after the return process. One of the existing bacteria is on quarantine lists worldwide, while the other requires that potato cultivation not be permitted for 5 years after it contaminates a field. 3 thousand tons of potatoes exported to Tunisia but returned due to harmful bacteria were purchased from farmers in Nevşehir. The food scandal experienced in the export leg of potatoes has drawn attention to potatoes sold in the domestic market. It is wondered how potatoes sold in the domestic market from the Nevşehir region are subjected to control. The website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry states that 'Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. The harms of the 'septonicus' bacteria are mentioned as follows: "It is a factor ...

Source: TRHaber