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Potato Genome Reconstruction Opens Potato Breeding Possibilities

A group of researchers were able to create the first full assembly of a potato genome marking a turning point for plant breeding, a...

New Sweet Potato Variety Luminance Launching in 2023

A new Canadian sweet potato Luminance will be launching commercially in the spring of 2023, a news release from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre says. Luminance...

HZPC’s Future Proofed Potato Varieties

HZPC showcased potato varieties that are resilient for the changing climate of the future. Potato folks from around the globe gathered together for a hybrid...

New President Elected for Canadian Private Potato Breeders Network

The Canadian Private Potato Breeders Network (CPPBN) has elected Robert Coffin as its new president for a two-year term at its annual general meeting...

Testing Potato Varieties for Growers from Coast to Coast

The Canadian Potato Council runs a program with groups across the country to test potato varieties locally. Potato growers in Canada are always interested in...

Making a Canadian Potato Breeding Program Work

A group of Canadian potato breeders have teamed up to breed potato varieties for late blight resistance. Potato breeders strive to develop new varieties with...

Potato Genome Reconstruction Opens Potato Breeding Possibilities

A group of researchers were able to create the first full assembly of a potato genome marking a turning point for plant breeding, a...

New Sweet Potato Variety Luminance Launching in 2023

A new Canadian sweet potato Luminance will be launching commercially in the spring of 2023, a news release from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre says. Luminance...

HZPC’s Future Proofed Potato Varieties

HZPC showcased potato varieties that are resilient for the changing climate of the future. Potato folks from around the globe gathered together for a hybrid...

New President Elected for Canadian Private Potato Breeders Network

The Canadian Private Potato Breeders Network (CPPBN) has elected Robert Coffin as its new president for a two-year term at its annual general meeting...

Testing Potato Varieties for Growers from Coast to Coast

The Canadian Potato Council runs a program with groups across the country to test potato varieties locally. Potato growers in Canada are always interested in...

Making a Canadian Potato Breeding Program Work

A group of Canadian potato breeders have teamed up to breed potato varieties for late blight resistance. Potato breeders strive to develop new varieties with...