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March 25, 2011
Washington Potato Commission approves potato research for next season
The Washington Potato Commission approved about 742-thousand dollars in research projects for the upcoming growing season at its quarterly meeting this month.From the archive
March 08, 2011
BASF launches two new potato blight fungicides in crowded UK market
Potato growers in the United Kingdom have two additional blight fungicide choices this year after BASF launched two new products into an already crowded market.From the archive
March 03, 2011
Dynasty® Seed Treatment Fungicide Now Available for Use on Potatoes
Dynasty, available exclusively as a partner with CruiserMaxx® Potato insecticide/fungicide seed treatment, is a broad-spectrum and highly systemic fungicide that offers improved disease protection against the major classes of fungal pathogens.From the archive
February 17, 2011
No Potato Cyst Nematodes found in Canada in 2010 CFIA survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed all potato cyst nematode (PCN) soil sampling and testing of the 2010 seed potato crop and PCN was not detected.From the archive
February 14, 2011
Cystentoets van aardappelpootgoed voor export
Om een indicatie te hebben van de sanitaire kwaliteit van het pootgoed kan een partij worden gewassen en gecontroleerd op AM door het inbouwen van een cystenfilter (zeeftrommel) in de wasstraat.From the archive
February 08, 2011
PEI potato producers encouraged to attend potato conference
The 2011 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show is an ideal opportunity for producers to discuss new research and development in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster.From the archive
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February 04, 2011
DLV Plant start onderzoek naar tolerantie en rasgevoeligheid van aardappelrassen voor Pratylenchus penetrans
Team Onderzoek van DLV Plant gaat aan de slag met het onderzoeksproject “Tolerantie en rasgevoeligheid van aardappelrassen voor Pratylenchus penetrans”.From the archive
February 02, 2011
New strain of potato virus Y has industry’s attention
A potato virus that has been around for years is mutating and that’s got both researchers and industry leaders worried.From the archive
February 02, 2011
Una nueva cepa del virus Y de la papa tiene la atención de la industria
Un virus de la papa que ha existido desde hace años está mutando y tiene preocupados tanto a investigadores como a líderes de la industria. Los productores han crecido viendo los síntomas que causa el virus Y de la papa, más conocido como PVY. La enfe...From the archive
February 01, 2011
UK researchers show potatoes can be grown with much less water
Scientists at East Malling Research (EMR) - recognised as world experts on water management - have found a way to significantly reduce the amount of water used to grow potatoes commercially, after transferring the knowledge from early work with strawberries.From the archive
January 31, 2011
Aaltjes gevonden in Franse aardappelen voor export naar Rusland
Net als een aantal weken geleden in België zijn er nu ook aaltjes gevonden in partijen aardappelen afkomstig uit Frankrijk. From the archive
January 26, 2011
UK's Safe Haven scheme protects potato supply chain
The future sustainability of the potato supply chain is at risk from increasing threats from new organisms that can potentially devastate a crop.From the archive
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January 21, 2011
Effectieve bestrijding van Phytophthora Infestans bij minimaal fungicidengebruik met behulp van waarschuwingssystemen
De Phytophthora infestans-populatie wordt steeds agressiever, de cyclus wordt korter en er kan een snellere uitbreiding van de epidemie optreden als niet wordt ingegrepen.From the archive
January 14, 2011
Beheersing van vrijlevende aaltjes
In dit project hebben PPO en HLB onderzoek uitgevoerd om de schade door trichodoriden zoveel mogelijk te beperken.From the archive
January 14, 2011
2010 lastig seizoen voor Phytophthora
Phytophthora zorgde in de aardappelteelt in 2010 voor veel blad- en stengelaantastingen. Ondanks de hoge ziektedruk vallen de problemen met knolziek relatief mee.From the archive
January 07, 2011
Late blight attacks potato crop in Punjab
Late blight, a fungal disease, has attacked the potato crop in Punjab, which is a major producer of tuber crop in the country, raising fear of damage to the crop.From the archive
January 06, 2011
PEI Department of Agriculture offers Department offers new seed testing service for potato growers
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January 05, 2011
Movento® From Bayer CropScience Effective Against Potato Psyllids Which Spread Zebra Chip Disease
Bayer CropScience representatives are gathering with potato growers during the National Potato Expo (January 5-7) to discuss the features and benefits of Movento® insecticide.From the archive