Plant Breeding & Variety Development

A cure may be in the works for sunburned potatoes — which is music to the industry’s ears. Prince Edward Island research scientist Bourlaye Fofana...

Why wild potato species and heirloom cultivars play a crucial role in future food security. From time to time, new potato diseases may break out,...

Fresh market and specialty potatoes dominate offerings at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s accelerated release selections open house. When it comes to potato chips, the key...

Fingerling potatoes offer an exciting “little” twist on Canada’s favourite staple vegetable. Canadian consumers are used to choosing from a few standard types of potatoes—reds,...

Fresh market potatoes dominate this year’s list of new offerings from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s accelerated release selections program. Potatoes are the third most important...

Limited acceptance has meant genetically modified potatoes aren’t gaining much ground in the marketplace, but research continues into the possible benefits of their use...