News on Potato Varieties and Seed from Europe

Sponsor of the month (Learn more)
Agrico introduces Mama Chunu: potatoes with special nutritional properties1
February 11, 2011
Agrico introduces Mama Chunu: potatoes with special nutritional properties
The Inca’s in Peru once discovered the potato as an eatable root. In fact, all potatoes sprout from one wild plant species originating from the southern part of Peru. Today, we are familiar with many potato types and tastes by a natural crossing of dif...
From the archive
Cogem adviseert over kleinschalige veldproef met Phytophthora-resistente aardappelen
February 04, 2011
Cogem adviseert over kleinschalige veldproef met Phytophthora-resistente aardappelen
De COGEM is verzocht te adviseren over de milieurisico’s van een kleinschalige (categorie 1) veldproef met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen (Solanum tuberosum) met een verhoogde resistentie tegen Phytophthora infestans, de veroorzaker van de aardappelziekte.
From the archive
Amflora starch potato
January 31, 2011
BASF Plant Science set to cultivate Amflora potatoes in Germany and Sweden in 2011
BASF Plant Science has concluded its Amflora cultivation plans for the 2011 season. Amflora, the genetically enhanced potato for use in the starch industry, will this year be cultivated on two hectares of land in Üplingen (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany).
From the archive
BASF for news
December 15, 2010
AVEBE en BASF Plant Science ontwikkelen Phytophthora resistente Amylopectine zetmeelaardappel
De aardappelzetmeel producent AVEBE en het plantenbiotechnologie bedrijf BASF Plant Science hebben vandaag een Research & Development samenwerking aangekondigd op het gebied van plantenbiotechnologie.
From the archive
Universidad de Wageningen
December 07, 2010
La Universidad de Wageningen identifica herramientas para modificar los gránulos de almidón de la papa
Ya es posible cultivar papas cuyo almidón es la materia prima para la producción de papel, pegamento, forraje y alimentos.
From the archive
Research, largely carried out at Plant Research International, part of Wageningen UR, shows that it is indeed possible to develop potatoes that produce new, better sustainable raw materials.
December 07, 2010
Wageningen University identifies tools to modify potato starch granules
It is possible to breed potatoes in such a way that they produce new types of starch for use as a new and improved plant-based raw material in the construction, paper, glue, fodder and food industries.
From the archive
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Wageningen University
November 29, 2010
Aardappels met nieuw soorten zetmeelkorrels ontwikkeld door Wageningen University
Het is mogelijk om zetmeelaardappels zó te veredelen dat ze nieuwe soorten zetmeel maken, als nieuwe, betere groene grondstof voor nieuwe toepassingen, zoals in de bouw en in de papier-, lijm-, diervoeder- en voedingsmiddelenindustrie.
From the archive
NEWCO y Neiker-Tecnalia llevan a cabo proyecto para producir tubérculos por aeroponía
November 11, 2010
NEWCO y Neiker-Tecnalia llevan a cabo proyecto para producir tubérculos por aeroponía
La tierra ya no es necesaria para el cultivo de patatas. Al menos, para el cultivo de patatas de siembra. NEWCO, Sociedad para la transferencia de tecnología en patata, en colaboración con El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, Neik...
From the archive
Aeroponics: Newco produces seed potatoes in the open air
November 11, 2010
Aeroponics: Newco produces seed potatoes in the open air
Soil is no longer necessary for growing potatoes, at least for growing seed potatoes.
From the archive
Agrico for news
November 07, 2010
Agrico presenteert nieuwe aardappelrassen in Franse ambiance
Hoewel de Fransen in vergelijking met andere Europese landen pas laat de aardappel omarmden, is de Franse aardappelmarkt momenteel toonaangevend.
From the archive
Endeavour, Taisiya potato varieties
October 29, 2010
Endeavour, Taisiya: twee nieuwe aardappelrassen van Den Hartigh
Het handelshuis Den Hartigh in Emmeloord demonstreert begin november twee nieuwe aardappelrassen. Het gaat om het chipsras Endeavour en het consumptieras Taisiya.
From the archive
Gourmandine aardappel aktie Agrico
October 17, 2010
Agrico promoot culinaire Gourmandine aardappel
Nadat de Gourmandine vorig jaar in Frankrijk de onafhankelijke consumentenprijs ‘Saveur de l’Année’ won, is deze culinaire aardappel, behorend tot het commerciële rassenpakket van Agrico, ook in de smaak gevallen bij de Nederlandse consument.
From the archive
Sponsored Content

You May Also Like

October 06, 2010
Papas de color púrpura salen a la venta en supermercados de Reino Unido
Una nueva variedad de patata con pulpa de color púrpura oscuro salió a la venta hoy en los supermercados de la cadena británica Sainsbury's, informó la propia empresa en un comunicado. “La variedad ‘Majestad Púrpura’ está ideada para cambiar la percep...
From the archive
Supermarket Guru
October 05, 2010
Purple Majesta, a purple potato goes on sale in UK supermarkets
A purple potato that growers say is healthier than the standard variety is going on sale in UK supermarkets.
From the archive
BASF for news
September 24, 2010
BASF indentifies cause of Amadea and Amflora starch potato mingling
BASF Plant Science has identified the root cause of the starch potato comingling in northern Sweden. During the course of company's regular internal quality assurance measures in August, BASF Plant Science discovered 47 Amadea plants in Amflora propaga...
From the archive
EU battle over GM potato continues
September 21, 2010
EU battle over GM potato continues
Luxembourg has joined Hungary and Austria in their legal challenge over the authorisation of BASF’s genetically modified (GM) potato Amflora.
From the archive
HZPC for news
September 14, 2010
HZPC neemt nieuw energiezuinig kassencomplex in gebruik
De burgemeester van Dongeradeel, mevrouw M. Waanders, heeft onder belangstelling van alle HZPC-medewerkers het nieuwe kassencomplex van HZPC in Metslawier formeel in gebruik gesteld.
From the archive
BASF for news
September 10, 2010
BASF Plant Science identifies case of low level comingling in Amflora fields in Sweden
BASF Plant Science identified extremely small quantities of Amadea potatoes in Amflora fields planted in Northern Sweden during the course of the regular in-house quality controls.
From the archive

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences