Research

A research project is underway to determine if RNAi, an emerging technology for pest control, could work for one of the toughest pest problems...

Many weed and crop species are susceptible to Verticillium dahliae, which causes Verticillium wilt in potatoes. Now a study shows some weed species can...

For a century at least, potatoes have been one of our province’s staple crops. More recently, they’ve become a pillar of southern Alberta’s economy. And...

It’s always been critical to breed new crop varieties with good yield and harvest quality, but it’s more important than ever to do so...

Potato early dying (PED) is also known as early die and early maturity wilt. This disease is endemic in many fields with a long...

Doctors learn a lot about their patients’ health by taking their temperature. An elevated temperature, or fever, can be a sign of illness. The...