Defectos y Enfermedades de la Papa

New program looks to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops

Septiembre 27, 2024

Washington State University project aims to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops

A new Washington State University-led project will help potato growers safeguard domestic and international markets and maintain high-quality potatoes for consumers around the world.

Septiembre 09, 2024

Colombia: productores alerta contra el Zebra Chip

El Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario organizó una jornada de capacitación para prevenir la llegada del patógeno a la región de Antioquia.

Xiuyan Zhang, recognized for her dedication to potato disease research, receives the 2024-25 Potato LEAF Academic Scholarship

Septiembre 01, 2024

Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang for her potato disease research

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship.

Psyllid Peril To Potato Prosperity: Lincoln University Research Saves A Canterbury Crop Crisis

Agosto 26, 2024

How to fight Tomato Potato Psyllids (TPP): Lincoln University Research ends Zebra Chip disease threat in Canterbury

Three years ago, 5% of Canterbury’s potatoes were being lost to a disease which threatened to shut down the industry. Now the pest responsible has been driven off thanks to Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University researchers.

A historic potato plant specimen collected by David Moore from the National Botanic Garden in Glasnevin, Ireland showing disease effects. (Courtesy: NC State University)

Agosto 26, 2024

Study Analyzes Potato-Pathogen 'Arms Race' After Irish Famine

In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine.

Participants gather in the yard at Worth Farms for Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, discussing field trials and innovative approaches to potato cultivation due to heavy rainfall preventing field visits.

Agosto 12, 2024

Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.

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Agosto 07, 2024

España: buena sanidad general en los cultivos del norte

En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.

Agosto 01, 2024

How can you improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor?

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?

Julio 18, 2024

España: proyecto para detección temprana de plagas

En Castilla y León se pone en marcha un plan piloto para la detección temprana de enfermedades que puedan afectar cultivos.

El precio de la papa en Riobamba ha experimentado variaciones significativas.

Julio 09, 2024

Ecuador: precios aumentan por presión fitosanitarias

Los precios responden a fluctuaciones en la disponibilidad. Se ven aumentos de hasta el 200%.

Global Potato Industry Award winners announced at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia

Junio 27, 2024

Nine Potato Industry Award Winners honoured at World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia

Nine Global Potato Industry Award Winners were honoured at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia.

Junio 19, 2024

Colombia: medidas fitosanitarias de prevención

El gobierno de Colombia esta preocupado por la incidencia de la enfermedad conocida como punta morada.

Junio 18, 2024

How can you ensure desired potato quality and consistency?

How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?

Junio 12, 2024

Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío

El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.

Papa infectada con tizón tardío (Cortesía: ARS)

Junio 03, 2024

Europa: amenaza de tizón tardío

El fantasma de la gran hambruna irlandesa de finales del siglo XIX vuelve a hacerse presente en la Unión Europea.

Mayo 13, 2024

Calcium Can Protect Potato Plants from Bacterial Wilt

Scientists have discovered that calcium plays a significant role in enhancing the resistance of potato plants to bacterial wilt. This disease causes worldwide losses of potatoes costing USD 19 billion per year.