what are white spots on sweet potatoes?
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The white substance is a starch, which is a polysaccharide, which is also a carbohydrate. our body breaks down this polysaccharide and synthesizes it into glycogen. Our body uses glycogen for energy and many other metabolic processes. Its highly unlikely that your nieghbor died of consuming too many sweet potatoes.
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The sweet potato is characterized by yellow or orange flesh, coated by a thin skin that can be white, yellow, orange, red, or purple. Sweet potatoes grow best in abundant sunlight and warm temperatures, and are generally available year around with the peak season falling from late October through December.
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White spot is caused when a protozoan attacks and attaches itself to a fish's body, fins, and gills. The white spots that appear look like grains of salt or sugar, but each one is actually a tiny parasite. They are very damaging to the fish and can cause breathing and mobility problems and even death.
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Probably one of the most common molly fish diseases is the white spots, also known as ich or ick. The white spots are caused by the ciliate protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasite. ... Ich is very easy to detect, because white spots appear on the body, fins and gills of the mollies.
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If you notice fuzzy white patches on orchid foliage, you probably have a mealybug infestation. These pests are almost too small to spot with the naked eye; they're typically less than 1/5 inch long, with waxy secretions and a whitish coloring.
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“White spot” or “panau” (in Malay) is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. The medical term is pityriasis versicolor or tinea versicolor. It usually affects adults and causes an itchy, scaly rash that appears as white, pink or brown patches on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and limbs.
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Sweet potatoes come in many different colors. The skin can be white, yellow, red, purple or brown, and the flesh can be white, yellow, orange or purple. However, in the United States, there are two main varieties of sweet potato: One has a golden skin with creamy white flesh and a crumbly texture.
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White Spot Fungus. This fungus is caused by a species of Cercospora and has become more common in recent years. White spot on leafy vegetables is one of several cruciferous fungal problems. It also goes by the name frogeye.
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Powdery mildew on houseplants is a fungal disease. Initially, it produces circular powdery white spots on the foliage of plants. As the disease spreads, the entire plant material can be affected with the fluffy white fungus. Over time parts of the plant will succumb to the disease and die.
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Generally, white spots are the result of some sort of plant pest such as bacteria, fungi or insects. ... In terms of diseases, kale can be attacked by Cercospora fungi which can cause circular white spots on the foliage which may join together to form larger blotches.
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Note: White spots on leaves should be distinguished from the white or light gray powder caused by Powdery Mildew. The white spots, which are symptomatic of the causes listed, appear as part of the leaf tissue. The white or light gray powder caused by Powdery Mildew is a fungus which covers the leaves superficially.
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Powdery mildew on houseplants is a fungal disease. Initially, it produces circular powdery white spots on the foliage of plants. As the disease spreads, the entire plant material can be affected with the fluffy white fungus.
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To treat white and black spots: 1 g water, 1 tbsp baking soda, 2 tbsp veg oil, 1 tbsp dish soap. In am or pm, water plant well, spray solution all over canes and leaves.
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Round white powdery spots and coating on leaves, stems, and pods. Powdery mildew is caused by fungal spores. Spores germinate on dry leaf surfaces when humidity is high; spores do not germinate on wet leaves. Common in late summer or fall but does not result in loss of plant.
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Fungal Spots White spots that rub off are usually caused by powdery mildew. Some zucchini varieties are more prone to this fungus than others are. The growth usually appears as a white or gray powdery growth on the upper leaf surfaces.
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Why are there white spots on my olives? The white spots that you see on the olive are a naturally occurring result of the olive undergoing fermentation. It is harmless, and does not affect the taste of the olives.
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Some common traits of bad sweet potatoes are discoloration and growths through the skin. They will begin to get soft and wet (water will leak out) and then turn brown and/or black. If part of the sweet potato goes bad, the whole potato should be thrown out as the flavor is affected.