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News on New Potato Varieties

Colorful and high in anti-oxidant potato clones with commercial potential developed by Neiker Tecnalia
The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has created four new potato clones which are characterised by their high antioxidant content, their good production both in size and number of tubers, as well as by their resistance to the usual diseases of this crop. »
Spain
April 24, 2013
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Neiker Tecnalia, International Potato Center (CIP)
Scientists work to save the Irish potato in Kabale, Uganda
The potato (Irish) that has fed the people of southwestern Uganda (Kabale) for generations is being threatened by several pests and diseases, including the potato bacterial wilt. »
Uganda
March 24, 2013
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International Potato Center (CIP)
Discovery of genetic mechanism allowing potato cultivation in northern latitudes
An international team of scientists headed by Wageningen University has discovered a genetic mechanism which allows potato plants to develop tubers during the long days of spring and summer in northern latitudes.»
Netherlands
March 08, 2013
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Wageningen UR
Famine potato revived: Irish Lumpers available in the run-up to St Patrick's day
The Irish Lumper potato has been cultivated once more by County Antrim farmer Michael McKillop who has a keen interest in history.»
United Kingdom
March 04, 2013
University of Maine looking for blight-resistant potatoes
Potato breeding developments being researched by graduate students in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences of the University of Maine look to save the future of Maine’s iconic crop.»
United States
February 19, 2013
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University of Maine (Cooperative Extension Potato program)
Gourmandine Potato variety soon available in the United Kingdom
During the upcoming Fruit Logistica, Agrico will sign a contract with the UK firm Albert Bartlett, who will shortly introduce the Gourmandine potato variety in the United Kingdom.»
Netherlands
February 04, 2013
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Agrico, Albert Bartlett and Sons
New Potato Breeder hired at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Oregon State University once again has a plant breeder leading its potato development efforts after filling a position that was vacant for nearly two years: Sagar Sathuvalli.»
United States
December 12, 2012
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Oregon Potato Commission
Solynta wint Food Valley Award 2012 @Food Valley Expo
“Het winnen van de Food Valley Award is geweldig. We zijn nu in een fase beland dat het zo goed gaat dat we op zoek zijn naar partners en daar helpt het winnen van zo’n prijs enorm”, aldus Pim Lindhout, hoofd Research & Development Solynta.»
Netherlands
October 25, 2012
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Solynta