First published 9/30/2026, 5:02:15 PM · Last updated 9/30/2026, 5:02:15 PM

Vine Removal Prior to Harvest, and Curing Duration and Temperature Affect the Incidence and Severity of Internal Necrosis in ‘Covington’ Sweetpotato

A journal article (American Society for Horticultural Science, published 2020-10-01) reports that vine removal timing and curing duration and temperature influence the incidence and severity of internal necrosis in 'Covington' sweetpotato. No additional methodological or impact details were included in the supplied source data.

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Why it matters

Identifies management and curing factors that affect internal necrosis in 'Covington' sweetpotato.

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Vine Removal Prior to Harvest, and Curing Duration and Temperature Affect the Incidence and Severity of Internal Necrosis in ‘Covington’ Sweetpotato

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