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Plant Breeding & Variety Development

Searching for an Agile Potato

The International Potato Centre is conducting research in Asia it hopes will lead to a shorter-season spud and greater use of sweet potato that...

Low Glycemic Potatoes

A new potato variety developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada could open up new menu possibilities for people with diabetes and others who follow...

Introducing Innate

J.R. Simplot Company says it’s developed a better potato. What are the benefits for farmers, processors and consumers? Following United States Department of Agriculture approval...

Nutrition in a Compact Package

Two Ontario scientists are researching the health benefits of potatoes, particularly pigmented tubers, and how to share this knowledge with consumers. Potatoes are among the...

A Sweet Choice for Potato Growers

Cooler temperatures and shorter growing seasons make growing sweet potatoes a challenge in Canada. Research underway in Eastern Canada could prove to be a...

Future of Potato Breeding

 The country’s private potato breeders are calling for a bigger say in how new varieties are developed in Canada. Three years ago, Quebec’s Andre Gagnon...

Searching for an Agile Potato

The International Potato Centre is conducting research in Asia it hopes will lead to a shorter-season spud and greater use of sweet potato that...

Low Glycemic Potatoes

A new potato variety developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada could open up new menu possibilities for people with diabetes and others who follow...

Introducing Innate

J.R. Simplot Company says it’s developed a better potato. What are the benefits for farmers, processors and consumers? Following United States Department of Agriculture approval...

Nutrition in a Compact Package

Two Ontario scientists are researching the health benefits of potatoes, particularly pigmented tubers, and how to share this knowledge with consumers. Potatoes are among the...

A Sweet Choice for Potato Growers

Cooler temperatures and shorter growing seasons make growing sweet potatoes a challenge in Canada. Research underway in Eastern Canada could prove to be a...

Future of Potato Breeding

 The country’s private potato breeders are calling for a bigger say in how new varieties are developed in Canada. Three years ago, Quebec’s Andre Gagnon...