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New Study Finds How Potassium Fertilizers Impact Potatoes

A new study testing potassium fertilizers has found how they impact potato quality, a March 22 news release said. In the study, led by Sarah...

Changing the Face of Manitoba Potato Research at the U of M

The future U of M Research Chair in Potato Sustainability will drive forward Manitoba potato research work. The University of Manitoba (U of M), along...

Plant Pigments Giving Vegetables Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Betalains are pigments responsible for the colour in some fruits and vegetables, red-violet (betacyanin) or yellow (betaxanthin). They are naturally occurring in fruits and...

How Much Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Growing Potatoes?

A University of Idaho study investigated if wildfire smoke is impacting the quality of processing potatoes. As wildfire smoke seemed to linger for longer and...

New Method Discovered to Make Sweet Potato Flour

Researchers have found a new method to turn sweet potatoes into gluten-free flours that are packed with antioxidants and perfect for thickening or baking,...

U of M Receives Funds to Updated Facilities for Potato Research

The federal and provincial governments are giving $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to the University of Manitoba to upgrade its horticulture storage facility for...

New Study Finds How Potassium Fertilizers Impact Potatoes

A new study testing potassium fertilizers has found how they impact potato quality, a March 22 news release said. In the study, led by Sarah...

Changing the Face of Manitoba Potato Research at the U of M

The future U of M Research Chair in Potato Sustainability will drive forward Manitoba potato research work. The University of Manitoba (U of M), along...

Plant Pigments Giving Vegetables Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Betalains are pigments responsible for the colour in some fruits and vegetables, red-violet (betacyanin) or yellow (betaxanthin). They are naturally occurring in fruits and...

How Much Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Growing Potatoes?

A University of Idaho study investigated if wildfire smoke is impacting the quality of processing potatoes. As wildfire smoke seemed to linger for longer and...

New Method Discovered to Make Sweet Potato Flour

Researchers have found a new method to turn sweet potatoes into gluten-free flours that are packed with antioxidants and perfect for thickening or baking,...

U of M Receives Funds to Updated Facilities for Potato Research

The federal and provincial governments are giving $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to the University of Manitoba to upgrade its horticulture storage facility for...