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PiperPlus, the UK's first approved precision-bred Maris Piper potato, combines resistance to late blight, Potato Virus Y (PVY), and Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) to support more sustainable potato production with reduced reliance on crop protection chemicals.
July 26, 2026
UK Approves First Precision-Bred Disease-Resistant Maris Piper Potato as PiperPlus Moves Closer to Market
The UK has approved PiperPlus, the first precision-bred disease-resistant Maris Piper potato. Developed by The Sainsbury Laboratory, it resists late blight, PVY and PLRV, reducing fungicide use and supporting more sustainable potato production.
United Kingdom
Dr Louise Gamble (left), Delivery Lead for Hutton Scientific Services' new virus testing service, prepares potato samples as HSS launches its commercial potato virus testing service for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign
July 09, 2026
Hutton Scientific Services launches commercial potato virus testing for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign
Hutton Scientific Services launched a commercial potato virus testing service for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign. The new service offers PLRV and PVY testing following SASA's withdrawal, supporting crop health and market confidence.
United Kingdom
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
November 17, 2020
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers.
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