Research

Research

New Tools for the CPB Toolbox

A five-year study is to take a closer look at the alternatives to neonics for the control of Colorado potato beetle. A study being conducted...

Researchers Go Toe-to-Toe with PCN

With a multi-pronged effort, Quebec researchers are helping to advance monitoring and management of potato cyst nematodes. Although extremely rare in Canada, potato cyst nematodes...

New Prospect for Wireworm Control

A promising biopesticide is in the works for managing wireworms. A few years ago, Todd Kabaluk was given some fuzzy wireworms. That might not sound...

Peruvian Experiments Result In Potato To Grow On Mars

The humble potato may just be an important food for the future of space exploration. A recent experiment has taken place in the Peruvian...

Better And Stronger Potatoes Using Hybrid Breeding

Potato is a hugely important crop worldwide, being eaten across the world and across cultures. Increased crop productivity and strength will help cater for...

How to Plan Today to Manage PVY

Although the transmission and incidence of Potato virus Y in Canadian potato crops has declined dramatically over the past eight years, new threats to...

New Tools for the CPB Toolbox

A five-year study is to take a closer look at the alternatives to neonics for the control of Colorado potato beetle. A study being conducted...

Researchers Go Toe-to-Toe with PCN

With a multi-pronged effort, Quebec researchers are helping to advance monitoring and management of potato cyst nematodes. Although extremely rare in Canada, potato cyst nematodes...

New Prospect for Wireworm Control

A promising biopesticide is in the works for managing wireworms. A few years ago, Todd Kabaluk was given some fuzzy wireworms. That might not sound...

Peruvian Experiments Result In Potato To Grow On Mars

The humble potato may just be an important food for the future of space exploration. A recent experiment has taken place in the Peruvian...

Better And Stronger Potatoes Using Hybrid Breeding

Potato is a hugely important crop worldwide, being eaten across the world and across cultures. Increased crop productivity and strength will help cater for...

How to Plan Today to Manage PVY

Although the transmission and incidence of Potato virus Y in Canadian potato crops has declined dramatically over the past eight years, new threats to...