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Marcelo Yanovsky, director del Laboratorio de Genómica Vegetal de la Fundación Instituto Leloir.
september 05, 2018
Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa
Un estudio alemán apoya los resultados obtenidos por el Instituto Leloir de Argentina: los genes del reloj biológico de las plantas, que les permite adaptarse a los cambios de luz durante el día y las estaciones, podrían aumentar su rendimiento.
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Argentinië
One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system. The new on-machine seasoning system is designed to IP65 standards to facilitate maintenance and meet the highest hygiene and sanitation requirements.
augustus 27, 2018
tna to showcase its snack expertise at Pack Expo International in Chicago
Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna will present the latest cutting-edge solutions for the confectionery and snack industries at this year’s Pack Expo International in Chicago. One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system.
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Verenigde Staten
Dr. Dmytro Yevtushenko, research chair for potato science at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, talks about his potato research as part of an open house for potato growers and processors (Courtesy: University of Lethbridge)
augustus 18, 2018
University of Lethbridge shows industry partners its growing potato research activities
Last Friday, the University of Lethbridge has opened the doors to its Potato Research Lab to showcase the work being done to support potato growers and processors.
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Canada
Elea has developed a method to optimize the PEF treatment of potato to optimize cutting.
augustus 14, 2018
How to measure if a potato is PEF-treated just right?
In Pulsed Electric Field Treatment of potato, the treatment intensity needs to be monitored to optimize process performance and product yield. So how can that be done?
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Duitsland
Impression of the potato variety presentations at Potatoes in Practice 2018 (Courtesy: Sophie Churchill /Twitter)
augustus 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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Verenigd Koninkrijk
Lakesh Sharma, assistant professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Maine Presque Isle, talks about trials using beneficial mycorrhizae fungi in potatoes at the Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle on August 8.(Cou
augustus 12, 2018
Range of potato experiments underway at Maine Research Farm (Aroostook)
Farmers, researchers and members of the public gathered at the University of Maine’s Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle last Wednesday to learn about the latest in potato research.
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Verenigde Staten
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Potato field in Pennsylvania naturally infected with late blight, September 2014. Only surviving plants are Innate™ generation two (Courtesy: J.R. Simplot)
augustus 06, 2018
ARS scientists streamline process to introduce multiple genes - as is required to make potatoes resistant to late blight
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant. Simplot is planning to use it to introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them resistant to late blight
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Verenigde Staten
Using gene editing technology such as CRISPR-Cas9, bruising and browning of potatoes can be reduced, eliminating some of the 3.6 billion lbs. of potato food waste each year.
augustus 06, 2018
Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology
J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.
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Verenigde Staten
Scientists have found that the sprouting of a potato can be inhibited by coating the tuber with hydrophobic nano silica
juli 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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China
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)
juni 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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België
Powdery scab can severely reduce the quality and marketability of seed, fresh market and processing potatoes
juni 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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New Zealand
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.
juni 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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Peru
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mei 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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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.
mei 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)
mei 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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Canada
Investigadores de la UBA y el Conicet, que lograron avances notables para mejorar el rendimiento del cultivo de papa.
april 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)
april 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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