News on Phytophthora from Canada

'Surprise' discovery could help protect potato and tomato crops against late blight
April 29, 2023

'Surprise' discovery could help protect potato and tomato crops against late blight

In 2014, Charlottetown-based research scientist Bourlaye Fofana was looking for a way to make plant products healthier by adding the antioxidant selenium.
Antioxidants, a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes
February 02, 2023

Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists have discovered that selenium, a micronutrient and anti-oxidant activates genes in potatoes that boosts the plant's immunity and helps in the prevention of late blight.
Important Potato Diseases and Tips to Manage them in Storage
September 18, 2020

Potato Diseases and Tips to Manage them in Storage

A key requirement for a longtime potato storage is that the storage conditions match the needs and end use of the crop. These requirements of can be assessed before harvest by doing several test digs which allow to determine the distribution and level of tuber infection.
PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants
February 14, 2020

PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants

A growing number of Prince Edward Island potato farms are taking advantage of new technology to improve their use of crop protectants, including fungicides used to prevent late blight.
Innate® Second Generation Potato Receives Approval in Canada
August 03, 2017

Second Generation Innate® Potatoes Receive Approval in Canada

Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed the food, feed, and environmental safety assessments of the J.R. Simplot Company’s second generation of Innate® potatoes. The authorizations enable the potatoes to be imported, planted, and sold in Canada.
Cómo aumentar la producción de papa usando técnicas sencillas (o cómo manejar integralmente la sanidad de la semilla de papa)
November 14, 2016

Cómo aumentar la producción de papa usando técnicas sencillas (o cómo manejar integralmente la sanidad de la semilla de papa)

Esta nota analiza el problema de la degeneración de la semilla, detalla la estrategia propuesta del Programa del CGIAR de Raíces, Tubérculos y Banano, y describe cinco técnicas sencillas para mejorar la calidad de la semilla y aumentar la producción de papa.
Late blight detected in a Western Manitoba Potato Crop
July 19, 2016

Late blight detected in a Western Manitoba Potato Crop

Manitoba's first case of late blight for the year was found in a western Manitoba field over the weekend.
Innate Potatoes won't be grown in Canada this year.
May 22, 2016

Innate Potatoes won't be grown in Canada this year.

Innate Potatoes, a newly-approved, genetically modified potato variety, will not be grown commercially in Canada this year, says Simplot.
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
March 06, 2016

New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016

In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
Disponibles las conferencias de la útima reunión técnica de Euroblight
February 22, 2016

Disponibles las conferencias de último taller de Euroblight

Acaban de colocar en la web de Euroblight las conferencias del último taller realizado en Brazov (Rumania) entre el 13-15 de mayo de 2015.
Late blight on a potato leaf (Courtesy: Sue Boyetchko, AAFC)
June 08, 2015

Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight

A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).
Late blight (Phytophthora Infestans) on a potato leaf
September 07, 2014

Late blight concern for PEI potato farmers

The number of cases of a late blight (Phytophthora infestans) continues to grow on Prince Edward Island.
Late blight confirmed in Alberta
September 07, 2014

Late blight confirmed in Alberta

In Alberta, late blight occurs infrequently, but can have devastating impacts in the years when it reaches epidemic levels.
Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight
April 15, 2014

Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight

Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.
Potato affected by late blight (ARS)
January 21, 2014

Alberta takes up fight against late blight

A concerted effort has begun in Alberta Canada to raise awareness about the nastiness of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes.
Potato late blight
August 13, 2013

Alberta: watch out for late blight

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development warns Alberta growers and gardeners for the risk of late blight.
 Potatoes growing on prince edward island
August 02, 2013

Prince Edward Island Potato crop blight free

There has not been a single case of late blight reported on Prince Edward Island's potato crop this year, a situation agriculture officials are calling unusual.
June 28, 2012

Potatoes off to a good start in Canada#s Manitoba province

The disease risk in potatoes has increased with the wet weather over the last few weeks. Luckily, so far no late blight hasbeen found in Manitoba.

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