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Scientists have found that the sprouting of a potato can be inhibited by coating the tuber with hydrophobic nano silica
Julio 11, 2018
Chinese scientists prevent potato sprouting with hydrophobic nano silica
Chinese scientists have developed a new method to prevents the sprouting of potatoes: Hydrophobic nano silica
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The International Potato Center (CIP) has the world`s largest in vitro gene bank for potatoes: a collection of 4727 varieties are kept in incubators, not on the land (Courtesy: International Potato Center)
Junio 26, 2018
Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the International Potato Center (CIP)
The Belgian Development Cooperation has been working with the International Potato Centre (CIP) in developing countries since the 1970s. The aim is to support the research and training required to improve the production of potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as other root vegetables and tubers.
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Powdery scab can severely reduce the quality and marketability of seed, fresh market and processing potatoes
Junio 11, 2018
Do some potato-growing soils suppress powdery scab?
A research project in New Zealand is determining if different field soils affect development of powdery scab on potatoes, and whether soil physical, chemical and/or biological characteristics influence this important potato disease.
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Participants of the combined World Potato Congress and the 28th Congress of ALAP are enjoying a break between the presentations. More than 800 people from 50 countries gathered in Cusco, Peru.
Junio 10, 2018
World Potato Congress highlights scientific advances
Tubers were the talk of the town in Cusco, Peru during the week of May 27, when the 10th World Potato Congress (WPC) and the 28th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) were held together for the first time.
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The third day of the training was focused on field work
Mayo 12, 2018
Dutch experts help Indonesia deal with potato pests
Potato cultivation in the highlands of Indonesia is plagued by a number of pests, including Potato Cyst Nematodes and Phytophthora infestans. Dutch experts help their Indonesian counterparts to find the right approach for control.
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Woon-Hong Yeo, an assistant professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is shown with the sodium sensor in his laboratory.
(Courtesy: Rob Felt, Georgi
Mayo 11, 2018
Wearable oral sensor to measure sodium consumption in real-time under development
To help monitor salt intake, researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.
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Los investigadores del INTA Balcarce Leonardo Storani, Sergio Feingold, Matías González, Cecilia Décima Oneto y Gabriela Massa.
Mayo 06, 2018
Modifican el gen que hace que la papa se ponga negra
El pelado y los daños mecánicos en la papa generan manchas pardas o negras. Con edición génica, investigadores del INTA de Argentina lograron modificar el gen de polifenol oxidasa, cuya enzima provoca la oxidación.
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Dr. Bernie Zebarth of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada explores drone use during the 2018 Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon in January of this year. (Courtesy: Alexis Stockford)
Mayo 01, 2018
The next frontier: potato and precision agriculture
Potato cultivation has a number of quirks that make it both a prime candidate for precision agriculture and a little different than other crops
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Investigadores de la UBA y el Conicet, que lograron avances notables para mejorar el rendimiento del cultivo de papa.
Abril 29, 2018
Científicos mejoran rendimiento de las plantas de papa
Investigadores de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) y del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) lograron obtener una versión más robusta y con más tubérculos del cultivo.
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Mapping of the Phytophthora infestans genotypes found accross Europe in the EuroBlight sampling during 2017. In the article a link is provided to an interactive version of this map. (Courtesy: Euroblight)
Abril 14, 2018
Potato Blight Trends in Europe: EuroBlight 2017 Results
The EuroBlight project is examining the ongoing evolution of the potato late blight pathogen (Phytophthora infestans). In 2017, almost 1500 samples from 16 countries in Europe were genotyped. The results indicate that new clones continue to spread.
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McCain Foods Limited has completed a strategic investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, an innovative Canadian agricultural technology company that has developed proprietary indoor vertical farming technology to grow fresh and nutritious leafy green
Abril 12, 2018
McCain Foods Limited makes strategic investment in Vertical Farming
McCain Foods Limited has completed a strategic investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, an innovative Canadian agricultural technology company that has developed proprietary indoor vertical farming technology to grow fresh and nutritious leafy greens.
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Guests received sweets that were highlighting the special occasion...
Abril 11, 2018
Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurates its expanded greenhouse facilities
Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurated its new greenhouse complex at the Agrico Research breeding station last Friday. This was followed by an Open Day on Saturday April 7 at the research station.
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By analysing potato production data, information systems specialist Professor Wolfgang Maaß and his team want to help farmers and food companies identify potential benefits and optimize their processes. (Courtesy: Oliver Dietze)
Marzo 28, 2018
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Potato Cooperative Agrico celebrates the start of the construction of its 'Quality Centre' in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.
Manfred Schleper, Project Manager of Agrico's Quality Centre can be seen at the left and Jan van Hoogen, Agrico's Managing Director
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Potato Cooperative Agrico celebrates the start of the construction of its 'Quality Centre'
Potato cooperative Agrico has celebrated the start of the construction work of its 'Quality Centre' to monitor the quality and vitality of its potato varieties.
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