Cornell University

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Cornell University is a private University located in New York State.

The University has several research programs related to potatoes, in particular regarding potato diseases and variety development.

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Method developed to predict root mass of shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well
November 10, 2016

Method developed to predict root mass of willow shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well

Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electric capacitance measurement that is able to predict the root mass of shrubs and trees. What's more, they hint it may helpful for tubers and root crops as well
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Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab
October 20, 2016

Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab

Cornell University receives $1.2 million of new state funding to upgrade the Federal Golden Nematode Lab
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Dickeya Blackleg: New Potato Disease Causing Major Impact
July 17, 2016

Dickeya Blackleg: New Potato Disease Causing Major Impact

Dickeya blackleg, often just called Dickeya, is a new disease in the United States. It was severe in 2015 at least partly reflecting hotter weather than previous 2 years when the pathogen likely was present and is developing again in 2016.
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Potato plants trigger aboveground defenses in response to tuber attacks
May 05, 2016

Potato plants trigger aboveground defenses in response to tuber attacks

Potato plants boost the chemical defenses in their leaves when Guatemalan tuber moth larvae feed on their tubers, report researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI).
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