IssuesSpring 2015

Spring 2015

Business

Wild Potato Cousins

Hielke De Jong -
Relatives of the modern-day spud represent a treasure house of genetic information, but some are in danger of going extinct. The potato probably has more...
Economic

Protecting Potato’s Heritage

Jim Timlick -
Climate change and disease could put tuber biodiversity at risk in Latin America, the birthplace of the potato. The International Potato Center in Peru...
Agronomy

The New Staple Food in China

Marc Zienkiewicz -
China is already the world’s top producer of potatoes. With plans underway to boost consumption among the Chinese people, it’s poised to produce even...
Agronomy

Disease Watch

Khalil Al-Mughrabi -
The leading disease threats potato growers need to look for this season — and how to manage or prevent them. Late blight attacks both tubers...
Agronomy

Insect Watch

Christine Noronha -
What are the leading pests potato growers need to watch out for this season — and what they can do to control them. Every year, potato...
Plant Breeding & Variety Development

New Offerings

Lukie Pieterse -
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada potato breeders unveil their choice of promising new varieties at their annual open house. Officials with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s potato...
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Business

Wild Potato Cousins

Hielke De Jong -
Relatives of the modern-day spud represent a treasure house of genetic information, but some are in danger of going extinct. The potato probably has more...
Economic

Protecting Potato’s Heritage

Jim Timlick -
Climate change and disease could put tuber biodiversity at risk in Latin America, the birthplace of the potato. The International Potato Center in Peru...
Agronomy

The New Staple Food in China

Marc Zienkiewicz -
China is already the world’s top producer of potatoes. With plans underway to boost consumption among the Chinese people, it’s poised to produce even...
Agronomy

Disease Watch

Khalil Al-Mughrabi -
The leading disease threats potato growers need to look for this season — and how to manage or prevent them. Late blight attacks both tubers...
Agronomy

Insect Watch

Christine Noronha -
What are the leading pests potato growers need to watch out for this season — and what they can do to control them. Every year, potato...
Plant Breeding & Variety Development

New Offerings

Lukie Pieterse -
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada potato breeders unveil their choice of promising new varieties at their annual open house. Officials with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s potato...
123Page 2 of 3
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