News on Potato Varieties and Seed from the Americas

Cynthia Wilson (Diné), director of Utah Diné Bikéyah Traditional Foods Program, holds potatoes that have grown in Utah for more than 11000 years
August 29, 2021
11000 year old solution to modern problem: Ancient potato could thrive in changing climate
With drought a persistent problem in the Southwest, Hopi/Tewa seed keeper Valerie Nuvayestewa has eagerly joined the effort to bring back an Indigenous superfood that her ancestors cultivated for 11000 years.
Biochemistry offers path to help reduce huge losses in potato industry
August 26, 2021
Unraveling the wound-healing process in potatoes
Losses in the United States' number one vegetable crop, potatoes, aren't only due to pests or drought, they’re due to damage in the handling and storage of potatoes as well. Understanding the wound-healing process in potatoes may help reduce these losses.
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
August 26, 2021
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
Potato is the most important crop in Peru and late blight is the main disease affecting the crop. However, new varieties that are resistant to late blight often lack other traits that farmers and consumers prefer.
Juprog, Perú: Productores Lanzan La Marca Misha de Productos Derivados de La Papa Huayro.
August 24, 2021
Juprog, Perú: Productores Lanzan La Marca Misha de Productos Derivados de La Papa Huayro
Gracias al apoyo de Antamina los productores organizados de la localidad de Juprog, realizaron el lanzamiento de Misha, la marca de productos derivados de papa Huayro, nativa de esta localidad peruana.
Nueva variedad de papa 'Perú Bicentenario'. Tiene altos índices de productividad y elevará ingresos en la Agricultura Familiar.
August 24, 2021
Midagri aprueba liberación de nueva variedad de papa: 'Perú Bicentenario'
Este nuevo cultivar, desarrollado por el sector a través del INIA, se diferencia de las demás porque ofrece una producción de 30 toneladas por hectárea, superando a las demás que solo llegan a 20.
Potato LEAF Awards 2021-22 Scholarship to Thilani Jayakody. Outstanding Michigan State Graduate Student Receives Award for Potato Research
August 23, 2021
Potato LEAF Awards 2021-22 Scholarship to Thilani Jayakody for her Potato Research
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce Thilani Jayakody, as the recipient of its 2021-22 Academic Scholarship.
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All-Yellow Flesh Potatoes Continue Upward Trend in Volume Sales, Profits
August 12, 2021
All-Yellow Flesh Potatoes Continue Upward Trend in Volume Sales, Profits
All-yellow flesh potatoes continue to rise above russets, reds and whites in the critical metric of retailer volume sales, an encouraging sign for grocers as growers ready for their upcoming fall harvests.
Québec Parmentier strengthens its leadership position in the potato industry
August 10, 2021
Québec Parmentier strengthens its leadership position in the seed and table potato market
Québec Parmentier today announced the acquisition of two potato production companies, Les Fermes Petite Nation and Les Pommes de terre du Témiscamingue.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia desarrolló la investigación y el estudio de variantes de papa criolla en diferentes altitudes y temperaturas.
August 10, 2021
Colombia: Sembrar papa criolla en altitudes medias genera buena productividad en ciclos de cultivo
Las evaluaciones para monitorear el crecimiento del cultivo de papa se suelen hacer en lugares con alturas consideradas como óptimas, por lo que el investigador Pedro Lizarazo decidió poner a prueba el comportamiento de cinco variedades de papa criolla en distintas altitudes y temperaturas.
Precocious (Early maturing) potato varieties in Asia help deliver benefits to 10 million people
August 09, 2021
Early maturing potato varieties in Asia help deliver benefits to 10 million people
Across Asia, 170 potato varieties have been released either through the International Potato Center (CIP)’s breeding program over the last four decades or by using germplasm held in its collections.
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July 25, 2021
RNA breakthrough creates crops that can yield 50% more potatoes, rice
Manipulating RNA can dramatically increase the yield of potato plants, as well as increasing drought tolerance, announced a group of scientists from the University of Chicago, Peking University and Guizhou University.
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Mexico's agriculture and economy ministers.
July 12, 2021
US pushes Mexico for approval of GM crops, access to potato market
The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.
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INTA propone variedades de patata con mejor rendimiento para el consumo y la industria.
July 05, 2021
INTA propone variedades de patata con mejor rendimiento para el consumo y la industria
Un estudio del INTA analizó cinco variedades de papa y determinó una con mejor peso y mayor número de tubérculos. Malargüe es la segunda mayor productora nacional de papa semilla.
Chile presenta características morfológicas, productivas y alimenticias de 4 variedades nativas de papa Chilota.
June 29, 2021
Chile presenta características morfológicas, productivas y alimenticias de 4 variedades nativas de papa Chilota
A través de una nueva publicación, el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) dio a conocer los resultados de un trabajo de caracterización de 4 variedades nativas de papa chilota aptas para fritura.
Estudio de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) revela que la Papa resiste más la sequía con suplemento de calcio.
June 22, 2021
Estudio de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) revela que la Papa resiste más la sequía con suplemento de calcio
Tras realizar experimentos con tratamientos para mejorar el comportamiento de un cultivo de papa criolla en condiciones de déficit hídrico, se encontró que el cloruro y el nitrato de calcio mejorarían su producción.
Presentan una nueva edición limitada de los chips de papas andinas.
June 22, 2021
Presentan una nueva edición limitada de los chips de papas andinas
Gracias al trabajo articulado entre investigadores del INTA, agricultores de la Puna de Jujuy y la empresa Gauchitas, está disponible la segunda edición de los chips de papas andinas.
Se busca socializar iniciativas para fortalecer ciclo de producción de cadena de valor en ambos territorios.
June 21, 2021
Perú y Bolivia trabajan para mejorar productividad de agricultura familiar de la papa
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Sales of Fingerlings, Gourmet Varietal Potatoes in the United States Continue to Climb.
June 17, 2021
US Sales of Fingerlings, Gourmet Varietal Potatoes Continue to Climb
As shoppers stock up for the summer grilling season, new national sales data indicates US sales of fingerlings and smaller-sized gourmet varietal potatoes, both popular for backyard cookouts, remain on a solid, upward ascent.

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