News on Potato Cyst Nematodes

Potato cyst nematodes threaten crop yields. Kobe University scientist Mizutani Masaharu uncovered a three-way interaction between plants, soil microbes, and parasites.
June 04, 2025
Kobe University Uncovers Key Plant-Microbe-Parasite Link in Potato Cyst Nematode Control
Kobe University found that potatoes secrete a molecule (SEC) that microbes convert into compounds triggering potato parasite hatching. This three-way interaction could help develop 'suicide hatching' methods to control crop-damaging nematodes.
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May 05, 2025
Pro Farm Group Launches ARINO Insecticide/ Nematicide to Protect Potatoes from Soil-Dwelling Pests
Pro Farm Group introduces ARINO™ insecticide/ nematicide, for the management of nematodes and wireworms in potatoes, onions and other bulb and tuberous vegetables. 
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March 30, 2025
Greenvale launches ‘Move Over Maris’ Campaign to Promote Sustainable and High-Performing Potato Varieties
Greenvale’s Golden Kings launched ‘Move Over Maris’ with Great British Chefs to promote climate-friendly, high-yielding potatoes needing less irrigation and pest control, urging consumers to switch varieties.
Where is the crop industry with nematode biocontrols?
March 10, 2025
Can nematode biocontrols be used as alternative to chemical pesticides?
The dwindling availability of insecticide seed treatment and nematicides has paved the way for pest control using entomopathogenic nematodes.
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
January 28, 2025
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
Potatoes are increasingly traded globally, raising the risk of spreading quarantined pests and diseases. Organizations like EPPO and national bodies regulate many of these threats, necessitating a unified approach to pest and disease management.
Potato Day
August 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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January 10, 2024
Plant-parasitic nematodes on the rise: WUR launches major research project
Climate change and genetic selection have brought root-knot nematodes further north in Europe and made cyst nematodes more difficult to control.
Pale potato cyst nematodes(Globoder pallida)
June 13, 2023
Potato Cyst Nematodes discovered in Latvia for the first time
A pest never before seen in Latvia – the pale potato cyst nematode (Globoder pallida) has been identified in a Zemgale potato farm.
Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (nicknamed PAPAS)
February 01, 2023
USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes
USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding (USD 6.8M) for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (nicknamed PAPAS).
Scottish Agronomy's Eric Anderson reckons PCN resistant varieties are a must for Scotland
January 21, 2023
PCN and blackleg main topics at Cambridge potato conference
Potato industry challenges posed by PCN and blackleg were among the topics discussed at the recent Cambridge University Potato Growers’ Association (CUPGRA) annual conference.
WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties.
June 06, 2022
WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties
Teagasc used its presence at this week’s World Potato Congress (WPC) to network with comparable organisations, in particular those undertaking similar projects regarding breeding new potato varieties.
Destructive potato cyst nematodes meet their match in the banana-fiber paper
March 08, 2022
Paper made from banana waste prevents potato cyst nematode damage
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) pest, an organic technology developed from banana plant waste material may well be the ultimate rescue.
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GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato and bulb industries (Courtesy: Ulrich Zunke, University of Hamburg, Bugwood.org)
August 23, 2021
GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato industry from Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)
After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government.
Alberta is officially Potato Cyst Nematode-free.
April 12, 2021
Big win for Alberta potato growers
A team effort led to Alberta being declared Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) free – improving trade prospects for producers.
Prof Ian Toth says a national strategy to tackle the growing threat of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Scotland is needed.
March 12, 2021
Scottish Government working group presents plan to combat Potato Cyst Nematodes
New research to tackle the growing scourge of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) has been identified by a specialist Scottish Government working group.
Martin Socies, Pedro Mateu, Joan Cantallops, Jaume Mateu, Councillor Mae de la Concha, Fernando Fernández, Joan Company & Alexandre Soler presenting the British resolution at the Ministry of Agriculture. (from left to right)
February 26, 2021
UK regulations relaxed to allow potato import from Mallorca
Mallorca has been exporting potatoes to the United Kingdom since 1927 and future exports are now guaranteed because the British Government has agreed to change the regulations and allow Mallorcan potatoes to be sold in the British market.
Dealing with Potato Cyst nematodes in East Africa
September 10, 2020
Dealing with Potato Cyst nematodes in East Africa
Demand for potatoes in eastern Africa has been growing steadily. This growth is driven in part by rising demand from the fast food industry and for processing into high value products such as crisps, chips and starch. Despite an increase of 60% in the area of cultivated land, production has been declining in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
Harry van de Vijver, Germicopa, Quimper (F): 'Give us yellow-flesh French-fry varieties with broad nematode resistance.'
October 29, 2019
Germicopa: 'Give us yellow-flesh French-fry varieties with broad nematode resistance.'
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