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University of Idaho Breeding Nematode-Resistant Spuds

Researchers at the University of Idaho are working to introduce genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes in order to develop...

Wild Potato Relatives Have Potential to Control Zebra Chip Disease

A new study by researchers from Texas A&M AgriLife have discovered a level of resistance to zebra chip disease in certain wild potato species. Funded...

Solving Potato Weed Problems by Crushing Vines

An old technology could offer potato growers a new weed control solution. An old piece of technology created more than a decade ago and subsequently...

Moving Manitoba Potato Research Forward at CMCDC

Soil health and disease management research highlighted at CMCDC Field Day on Aug. 9, 2022. Soil health and disease management are always topics that potato...

Sensor to Detect Potato Rot Diseases Developed

A biological sensor for early detection of hidden disease in potato tubers has been developed by a team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...

Testing Potato Quality Without Cutting Spuds Open

A new research project at Lethbridge College is using near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging technology to test potato quality without having to cut tubers open,...

University of Idaho Breeding Nematode-Resistant Spuds

Researchers at the University of Idaho are working to introduce genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes in order to develop...

Wild Potato Relatives Have Potential to Control Zebra Chip Disease

A new study by researchers from Texas A&M AgriLife have discovered a level of resistance to zebra chip disease in certain wild potato species. Funded...

Solving Potato Weed Problems by Crushing Vines

An old technology could offer potato growers a new weed control solution. An old piece of technology created more than a decade ago and subsequently...

Moving Manitoba Potato Research Forward at CMCDC

Soil health and disease management research highlighted at CMCDC Field Day on Aug. 9, 2022. Soil health and disease management are always topics that potato...

Sensor to Detect Potato Rot Diseases Developed

A biological sensor for early detection of hidden disease in potato tubers has been developed by a team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...

Testing Potato Quality Without Cutting Spuds Open

A new research project at Lethbridge College is using near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging technology to test potato quality without having to cut tubers open,...