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Abstract Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is a most devastating oomycete disease of potato．It occurs all year round in many potato growing areas in China and is one of the main factors causing economic loss of potato industry．The factors affecting the growth and pathogenicity of P. infestans in potato include climatic conditions，cultivation management，host resistance，etc.，among which climatic conditions are most important．Therefore，this paper reviews the impacts of main climatic factors such as temperature，light，humidity，carbon dioxide concentration on P. infestans and future prospects additional research in order to provide useful guidance for integrated late blight management．
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Received: 09 May 2023
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