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September 14, 2010
Western Australia declared Potato Cyst Nematode free
After a battle lasting almost 25 years, Western Australia's $45 million potato industry has been declared free of the devastating potato cyst nematode (PCN).From the archive
June 20, 2010
Aaltjes adviesprogramma NemaDecide Plus trekt veel belangstelling
Tijdens de presentatie bij PPO in Lelystad konden belangstellenden kennismaken met NemaDecide Plus. Het adviesprogramma ondersteunde de teler al bij de beheersing van het aardappelcysteaaltje en biedt nu ook hulp bij de beheersing van het wortellesiea...From the archive
June 01, 2010
Mustard Crop cuts potato cyst nematode population
Field-scale trials of a biofumigant mustard crop have given around 50% potato cyst nematode suppression, Andy Barker of Barworth Agriculture told growers. PCN control had become more difficult, particularly since the suspension of use of the soil ste...From the archive
April 09, 2010
Trials with GM Potatoes resistant to PCN in United Kingdom approved
The government has given the green light to scientists to undertake a trial of genetically modified potatoes.Researchers will grow a trial crop of potatoes genetically modified to resist infection by potato cyst nematodes.DEFRA granted approval to scie...From the archive
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