University of Alaska Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract
Alaska's Extension Service was fortunate in again obtaining
the services of Dr. George D. Scarseth, Director of Research for the
American Farm Research Association. His task during the 1956 growing
season was to review the fertility status of potato fields and to
diagnose the potato malady that has reduced yields in recent years.
Having familiarized himself with the symptoms during the 1955 season,
he came back to Alaska in August of this year to study in greater
detail the onslaught of this malady and to help interpret the results
of studies designed to: explore basic causes and possible corrective
measures. Dr. Scarseth's report is here reproduced in full for the
guidance of farmers and agencies dealing with food production
in Alaska.In cooperation with UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUR
