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April 15, 2009
Columbia root-knot nematodes resistant potato developed by ARS scientists
Despite their microscopic size, Columbia root-knot nematodes (CRN) have potential to inflict huge losses—about $40 million annually—by tunneling into potatoes to feed.From the archive
March 18, 2009
University of Maine cooperative extension program saves potato farmers 17 million
Maine potato growers are thriving thanks to a late blight spraying advice offered by the University of Maine's cooperative extension program.From the archive
July 16, 2008
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research developed a potato that is resistant to common scab
The humble spud has few natural enemies (beside humans), but common scab disease is one that threatens the whole potato industry. Common scab is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases for the potato industry worldwide. The vegetable research t...From the archive