Across China: Hi-tech Potato Industry Boosts Poverty Alleviation (Courtesy: News.cn )
August 19, 2020
Across China: Hi-tech Potato Industry Boosts Poverty Alleviation
The potato industry in Ulanqab, dubbed the 'potato city' of China, has become one of the main industries to help farmers shake off poverty.
China
Impression of the potato variety presentations at Potatoes in Practice 2018 (Courtesy: Sophie Churchill /Twitter)
August 14, 2018
Climate-resilient spuds in focus at Potatoes in Practice 2018
Research at the James Hutton Institute has identified genetic variations which can help protect potato crop yields at high temperature, potentially providing potato breeders with a valuable tool in their quest to create varieties resilient to heat stress
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United Kingdom
The announcement of £3 million towards a new international laboratory for scientists from Dundee and China underlined Scotland’s global reputation for potato research at the Potatoes in Practice event.
August 12, 2017
Potatoes in Practice stage for Scotland - China Potato Research announcement
The Chinese Government and leading potato company, Xisen Potato Group have committed £3 million to a collaboration with James Hutton Limited (JHL) to breed new varieties and research resistance to pests and diseases, tuber storage and potato processing.
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United Kingdom