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Ipomoea batatas

Akage

Category
plantae
Primary role
crop
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Ipomoea

Plantae | Tracheophyta | Magnoliopsida | Solanales | Convolvulaceae | Ipomoea

External: GBIF #2928551

40 AI-consensus-verified claims across 5 interaction categories.

Related entities

Top entities sharing the most verified claims with Ipomoea batatas.

biocontrol 2 claims
  • This entity is the subject of biocontrol on Pheidole megacephala (African Big-headed Ant) · effect: beneficial
    “control of the sweet-potato weevil is frequently accomplished through the physical relocation of nests”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Vandermeer J.H. (2011) · The Ecology of Agroecosystems · p. 15 #6492123
  • This entity is the object of biocontrol by Musa spp. · effect: beneficial
    “banana stems, with ant nests inside, are placed along rows of newly planted sweet potatoes”
    preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Vandermeer J.H. (2011) · The Ecology of Agroecosystems · p. 16 #6492171
facilitation 3 claims
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Cyperus esculentus (Chufa (edible Variety)) · effect: harmful
    “sweetpotato has been shown to reduce the growth of the yellow nutsedge”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 8 #6495730
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Sorghum bicolor (Creole Corn) · effect: harmful
    “sweetpotato has been shown to reduce the growth of...sorghum”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 8 #6495731
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Fabaceae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Sweetpotato residues may prevent nodulation in nitrogen fixing crops”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 4 #6495732
herbivory 7 claims
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Tetranychus spp. · effect: harmful
    “Many crops are host to spider mites...sweet potato”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496225
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Halticus sp. · effect: harmful
    “beans, peanuts as well as sweet potato”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496250
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk-Moth) · effect: harmful
    “Sweet potato is the main host...Severe defoliation will affect yield”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496251
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Herpetogramma hipponalis · effect: harmful
    “Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a major host in Solomon Islands”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496254
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Cylas formicarius (Sweet potatoe weevil) · effect: harmful
    “grubs cause most damage by tunnelling through the stems and storage roots”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496255
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Agromyzidae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Sweet Potato Leafhoppers Leafminers”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 76 #6735018
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Cylas formicarius (Sweet potatoe weevil) · effect: harmful
    “Sweet Potato Armyworms Beetles Caterpillars Cucumber Beetles Flea Beetles Weevils”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 110 #6735019
pathogen pressure 19 claims
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Streptomyces ipomoeae · effect: harmful
    “soil rot or pox of sweet potato (S. ipomoeae)”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Unknown (Unknown) · History of Plant Pathology and Early Significant Plant Diseases (Chapter 1 Introduction) · p. 672 #6494543
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Ceratocystis fimbriata (Rapid ohia death/ohia wilt) · effect: harmful
    “Ceratocystis fimbriata has been present in Hawai'i as a pathogen of sweet potato for decades”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Friday J.B., Keith L., Hughes F. (2015) · Rapid 'Ohi'a Death (Ceratocystis Wilt of 'Ohi'a) · p. 1 #6495721
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Elsinoe batatas (Leaf and stem scab) · effect: harmful
    “Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Elsinoe batatas, became a serious problem”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 6 #6495738
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Erwinia chrysanthemi · effect: harmful
    “Erwinia chrysanthemi...may appear in vines and roots in the field”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 7 #6495739
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Ceratocystis fimbriata (Rapid ohia death/ohia wilt) · effect: harmful
    “the fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata...black areas, and circular, depressed, grayish blue lesions”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 7 #6495740
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Sweet potato feathery mottle virus · effect: harmful
    “Internal cork is caused by the sweetpotato feathery mottle virus”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 7 #6495741
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Rhizopus stolonifer (Black Bread Mold) · effect: harmful
    “fungus Rhizopus nigricans (R. stolonifer)...is an important postharvest disease”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 7 #6495742
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. batatas · effect: harmful
    “Fusarium oxysporum...batatas...can be a serious pest in sweetpotato”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 7 #6495743
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Monilochaetes infuscans · effect: harmful
    “asexual fungus Monilochaetes infuscans include black blotches on stem tissue”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 8 #6495744
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Streptomyces ipomoeae · effect: harmful
    “Streptomyces ipomoea include malformed roots, surface pits and scabby cavities”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 8 #6495745
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Elsinoe batatas (Leaf and stem scab) · effect: harmful
    “Elsinoe batatas — Leaf scab, Stem scab (Morning Glory)”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 48 #6735490
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Albugo ipomoeae-panduratae · effect: harmful
    “Sweet Potato Albugo ipomoeae panduratae White rust”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735639
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Corynespora cassiicola (gurkbrand) · effect: harmful
    “Corynespora cassiicola Target leaf spot”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735640
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Cuscuta sp. · effect: harmful
    “Cuscuta spp. Dodder”
    parasiteOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735641
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Elsinoe batatas (Leaf and stem scab) · effect: harmful
    “Elsinoe batatas Stem scab Foliage scab Anthracnose”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735642
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Fusarium oxysporum (fusariosis, chancro del cuello) · effect: harmful
    “Fusarium oxysporum Stem wilt”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735643
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Monilochaetes infuscans · effect: harmful
    “Monilochaetes infuscans Soil stain”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735644
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Sclerotium rolfsii · effect: harmful
    “Sclerotium rolfsii Fruit rot Southern blight”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735645
  • This entity is the object of pathogen pressure by Streptomyces ipomoeae · effect: harmful
    “Streptomyces ipomoea Soil rot”
    pathogenOf ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (2022) · Index of Plant Diseases in Guam · p. 55 #6735646
pest pressure 9 claims
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Cylas formicarius (Sweet potatoe weevil) · effect: harmful
    “ants move underground, where they encounter the sweet-potato weevils and prey on them”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Vandermeer J.H. (2011) · The Ecology of Agroecosystems · p. 16 #6492172
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Cylas formicarius elegantulus · effect: harmful
    “Cylas formicarius Elegantus, is the major insect pest of sweetpotato”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 5 #6495733
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Euscepes postfasciatus (West Indian sweet potato weevil) · effect: harmful
    “The West Indian sweetpotato weevil, Euscepes postfasciatus...is a destructive pest”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 5 #6495734
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Conoderus amplicollis · effect: harmful
    “Conoderes amplicollis...feeds on the fleshy sweetpotato roots”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 5 #6495735
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Chaetocnema confinis · effect: harmful
    “Chaetocnema confinis Crotch or fleabeetles...larvae feed on the roots leaving shallow tunnels”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 6 #6495736
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Omphisa anastomosalis (Sweetpotato vineborer) · effect: harmful
    “vine borer, Omphisa anastomasalis...second most important insect pest in sweetpotato”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Valenzuela, Hector; Fukuda, Steven; Arakaki, Alton (1994) · Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawai'i · p. 6 #6495737
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Ipomoea spp. · effect: harmful
    “Halticus breeds on weeds, wild Ipomoea species in particular”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496222
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Cicadellidae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Sweet Potato Leafhoppers Leafminers”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 76 #6735017
  • This entity is the object of pest pressure by Nematoda (phylum) · effect: harmful
    “Sweet Potato Nematodes”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 123 #6735020

Genus-level evidence

1 claim where the source named the organism only at the genus or collective level (e.g. Ipomoea sp.) and did not determine the species. Listed separately because they apply to the genus, not specifically to Ipomoea batatas.

  • pest pressure · Ipomoea spp. → Ipomoea batatas · effect: harmful
    “Halticus breeds on weeds, wild Ipomoea species in particular”
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496222

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