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"Turning a Blind Eye to Ratoon Stunting Disease of Sugarcane in Australia" May Be Putting It Too Strongly Without A Lot More Evidence.
Plant Disease 2019 March 12
A recent Feature article, "Turning a Blind Eye to Ratoon Stunting Disease of Sugarcane in Australia" by Dr. Anthony J. Young, claims "The potential RSD plays a significant, industry-wide role in reduced yields and crop deterioration in Australia has been widely overlooked." As a result, "the industry has exhibited what amounts to an ideological attitude, repeatedly claiming the disease is economically managed." These statements are the basis for the provocative title of the article. Dr. Young presents very elaborately constructed arguments that conclude RSD is likely to be more widespread than realized, is causing significant yield losses and loss of varieties, and is the unrecognized cause of multiple yield decline problems. His overall contention is that the RSD situation has been mismanaged to the detriment of the industry. Allegations such as these should be supported by well documented, direct evidence. Are they supported by solid evidence?
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