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Noviembre 03, 2010
Native potatoes put biodiversity on a plate and on the agenda
Potatoes in all shapes, colors and presentations were a hit at Latin America’s biggest ‘foodie’ get together this year, and highlighted the fact that biodiversity can be deliciousFrom the archive
Octubre 29, 2010
NDSU researchers see great potential in colorful potatoes
Among the hundreds of potato varieties that North Dakota State University researchers work with, some are certainly eye-catching.From the archive
Octubre 25, 2010
Klamath Basin Fresh Direct chooses packaging option to prevent greening
Klamath Basin Fresh Direct have found a way with their packaging, which is developed by Fox Packaging, to stop 99% of damaging light from reaching their potatoes. Potatoes are very sensitive to light and will turn green when they are exposed to light for too long.From the archive
Octubre 14, 2010
INIA (Peru) presents Serranita, a new ecological potato variety
The National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), a branch of Peru's Agriculture Ministry, presented today the INIA 309 potato -also known as Serranita Ecologica (Ecological Serranita)- which uses fewer pesticides during its cultivationFrom the archive
Octubre 07, 2010
INIA (Perú) presentó variedad de papa Serranita a comerciantes e industriales
El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) presentó ante productores agrarios, comerciantes mayoristas y minoristas e industriales, la variedad mejorada de papa denominada “Serranita”, cultivar desarrollado por los especialistas de la instituci...From the archive
Octubre 03, 2010
Save a native potato: become a 'Hero for life'
As of October 1, you can join a global campaign launched by the Roots for Life Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for 4,235 donors to become Heroes for Life and help to secure the future of humanity by contributing to the conservation of the 4,2...From the archive
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Octubre 03, 2010
Salve una papa nativa: conviértase en "Héroe de por vida"
Desde el 1 de octubre usted puede unirse a una campaña mundial lanzada por la Fundación Raíces para la Vida (Roots for Life). Es una oportunidad única para que 4.235 donantes se conviertan en héroes de por vida y ayuden a asegurar el futuro de la human...From the archive
Septiembre 28, 2010
Nueva variedad de papa ecuatoriana es apta para consumo en fresco, papa cocinada, en sopas, puré y papa frita tipo bastón
El 8 de octubre se efectuará un día de campo con el fin de conocer las bondades técnicas y culinarias de la variedad Iniap- Natividad. Se trata de una variedad de papa mejorada por el Iniap. El evento se desarrollará en la finca La Valeria, ubicada en...From the archive
Septiembre 25, 2010
Russet Burbank in US still King of Spuds
The Russet Burbank is still the reigning king of spuds, thanks largely to Americans' love of fries.The industry stalwart comprised 44.6 percent of total acreage this year in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, North Dakota and Minnesota, acco...From the archive
Agosto 05, 2010
Pepsico supports development of new potato varieties with agricultural development Center in Peru (CEDAP)
Indra K. Nooyi, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), visited Peru this week to announce that the company is investing USD $3 million over the next three years to create the Agricultural Development Center of Peru (CEDAP). The Center, which i...From the archive
Agosto 03, 2010
PepsiCo construirá en Perú un centro de investigación en tubérculos y raíces con una inversión de 3 millones de dólares
La multinacional PepsiCo, fabricante de refrescos y de otros productos alimentarios, invertirá en Perú más de 200 millones de dólares en los próximos cinco años, anunció hoy su presidenta ejecutiva, Indra Nooyi, tras reunirse con el gobernante de este ...From the archive
Julio 28, 2010
Bolivia exporta a Brasil semilla de papa y prevé ampliar mercado a otros países suramericanos
La Unidad de Producción de Semilla de Papa (CEPA) exporta tres variedades de semilla de papa a Brasil y prevé llegar a otros países sudamericanos, según datos de esa organización de productores. Las semillas de ágata, cupido y asterix son las tres var...From the archive
Julio 28, 2010
New Potato Varieties get extra push in Oregon, Washington
The Oregon Potato Commission has committed an extra $60,000 this year in funding for the potato variety development program at Oregon State University, said Bill Brewer, the commission’s executive director.Among those new varieties Brewer is most excit...From the archive
Junio 02, 2010
ARS Scientists Clarify Origins of Potato Germplasm Neo-Tuberosum
A recent study conducted by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperators shows the potato germplasm Neo-TuberosumFrom the archive
Junio 02, 2010
Científicos aclaran los orígenes del germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa
Un estudio reciente realizado por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) y sus colaboradores mostró que el germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa.From the archive
Mayo 06, 2010
Potato varieties with improved storage capabilities: ARS research
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in North Dakota are evaluating the storage properties of promising new potato varieties that could greatly improve potato quality for growers throughout the United States.From the archive
Marzo 10, 2010
The History and Future of GM Potatoes
Last week the European Commission approved cultivation and processing of the genetically modified starch potato Amflora. The request for authorisation was submitted by Amflora's developer BASF in August 1996, more than 13 years ago!In North America, currently no genetically modified potatoes are commercially grown. But the GM potato has already a colorful history in the US and Canada
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Marzo 04, 2010
ARS tests powdery scab and black dot resistant potato varieties
Americans love potatoes, consuming about 130 pounds per person annually.From the archive