Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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The thirteen Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers are part of The Texas A&M University System.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the state's premier research agency in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences. Its research spans numerous scientific disciplines and is international in scope.

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Reveille Russet makes a name for itself in the potato market
August 19, 2015

Reveille Russet makes a name for itself in the potato market

This year's major news of the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program is a new early potato variety called Reveille Russet, a russet baking potato headed to the fresh market.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research-led zebra chip disease control effort honored by USDA
October 26, 2014

Texas A&M AgriLife Research-led zebra chip disease control effort honored by USDA

A multi-state research effort led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research to control the potato psyllid and reduce losses from zebra chip disease of potato will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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In addition to the traditional russet potato, the Texas A&M Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program led by Dr. Creighton Miller is producing a variety of colored gourmet potatoes
July 28, 2014

Agrilife Research Putting Designer Potatoes on the Menu to Boost Consumption

A decline in overall potato consumption has Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders working on “designer” potatoes that meet the time constraints and unique tastes of a younger generation.
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Potato Psyllid Trapping and Management - Focus on Potato webcast
August 21, 2013

Potato Psyllid Trapping and Management - Focus on Potato webcast

This webcast by the Plant Management Network on Potato Psyllids, responsible for the transfer of the Zebra chip disease consists of two parts:
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