It was caused by a blight caused by the water mold Phylophthora infestans which caused the potato to becom black, mushy and inedible.
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why did they drop-a-crop plan fail
During the period from 1845 to 1852, Ireland suffered a famine due to the potato crop getting potato blight which destroyed the crop.
The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop
Yes.
the potato crop was attacked by a fungus called potato blight
Disease damaged the potato crop in Ireland.
It means to "violently destroy". For example: "Left unchecked, the Colorado Potato Beetle can ravage a potato crop, leaving virtually nothing but skeletonized stems."
herbiside for weed control in potato crop
The potato famine in Ireland maybe?
the potato crop
Several environmental factors could have contributed to Sara's potato crop failure, including insufficient rainfall or excessive drought, which can hinder growth and tuber development. Additionally, extreme temperatures, either too high or too low, can adversely affect potato plants. Soil quality, including nutrient deficiencies or poor drainage, might also play a critical role in the crop's success. Finally, pest infestations or diseases exacerbated by environmental conditions could have further damaged the crop.