April 26, 2012
Resultados de ensayos agronómicos de nuevas variedades de papa Puyehue-INIA y Patagonia-INIA
En esta primera temporada de evaluación, los mejores rendimientos en la variedad Puyehue-INIA se obtuvieron con una densidad de plantación de 53.000 plantas por hectáreaFrom the archive
April 26, 2012
New research into the control of Alternaria in potatoes
According to independent potato specialist of Root Crop Consultancy Howard Hinds, Alternaria has become much more of an issue in UK potato crops, with severe infections being experienced in susceptible varieties such as Markies.From the archive
April 12, 2012
Hongos provocan infección y extinción de especies
La investigación, encabezada por Matthew Fisher, académico de la facultad de Salud Pública del Imperial College de Londres, y en el que también participó la Universidad de Oxford, revela que los hongos han estado presentes en 70% de los casos de extinc...From the archive
April 10, 2012
Aroma of baked potato evokes happiness, researchers found
The smell of a baked potato can actually make us feel happier. Scientists in the UK discovered that the aromas given off during the cooking process can trigger positive memories in the brain.From the archive
April 10, 2012
Zoete én zoute Zeeuwse aardappelen
Water genoeg in Zeeland. Zowel zout als zoet. Voor de landbouw wordt vooral het zoete water gebruikt. Aardappelveredelingsbedrijf Meijer uit Rilland onderzoekt of de aardappel ook op zilte grond kan gedijen.From the archive
April 05, 2012
BASF continues field trials with GM potatoes in Europe
BASF Plant Science will again conduct field trials this year with genetically optimized potatoes which are undergoing the EU approval process.From the archive
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March 28, 2012
Investigación para evaluar el impacto de altas temperaturas sobre rendimiento, calidad y propiedades de papas nativas y comerciales
Evaluar el impacto de altas temperaturas sobre el rendimiento, calidad y propiedades saludables de papas nativas y comerciales, es uno de los focos centrales que guia el Fondecyt de iniciacion desarrollado por laDra. Carolina Lizana Campos de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de la UACh.
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March 28, 2012
World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India
Allan Parker, President and CEO of World Potato Congress, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Director of the Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee.From the archive
March 26, 2012
Why Ireland needs to test GM potatoes
A major new European Union study is set to examine the effects of growing genetically modified, blight-resistant potato plants on biodiversity and the environment in agricultural ecosystems.From the archive
March 24, 2012
El Consorcio Tecnológico de la Papa de Ecuador lanza su sitio web
El Consorcio Tecnológico de la Papa de Ecuador (CTPE) fue creado para estimular, promover y coordinar con el proyecto producción de semillas de papa para la agroindustria, el desarrollo de las tecnologías de producción de papa, integrados en un consorc...From the archive
March 20, 2012
Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist at North Dakota State University
Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist - The Extension Potato Agronomist position vacated by Nick David in January 2011 has been filled! Idaho native Andrew "Andy"Robinson has been hired. He has a Masters Degree in Agronomy and...From the archive
March 20, 2012
Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing
The PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) has expanded their facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park to offer local potato farmers more efficient disease testing, thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments and industry partners.From the archive
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March 20, 2012
Top international researchers to attend World Potato Congress 2012
World Potato Congress has become an important diary date and many of the potato industry’s leading international researchers have already registered to attend. In addition, the Fifth Potato Virus ‘Y’ (PVY-wide) workshop and a meeting of United Nations...From the archive
March 18, 2012
Wil Europa onze aardappel wel?
Wageningen UR ontwikkelt een milieuvriendelijke aardappel met resistentiegenen tegen de agressieve aardappelziekte. Het is onduidelijk of de introductie van deze aardappel kans van slagen heeft in het technofobe Europa. Goede kans dat-ie straks in Chin...From the archive
March 16, 2012
U.S. Potato Board turns 40, earns praise from USDA
The U.S. Potato Board’s annual meeting March 15 started off on with some good news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bob Keeney, deputy administrator of fruit and vegetable programs for the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service gave the board, ...From the archive
March 14, 2012
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el Instituto Neiker Tecnalia libera tres nuevas variedades de papas en España
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el centro de investigación Neiker Tecnalia saca tres nuevas variedades de patatas. Con este proyecto de investigación, enmarcado en un sector tradicional de Álava como es la producción de patata de siembra, se pretende c...From the archive
March 05, 2012
Nieuwe ggo aardappelproef in Wetteren, maar zonder Fortuna
In het Belgische Wetteren wordt dit jaar opnieuw een ggo-aardappelproefveld aangelegd. De Fortuna-lijn van BASF wordt echter uitgesloten. Op die manier zijn alleen wetenschappelijke instellingen betrokken bij het onderzoek. Dat is één van de voorwaarde...From the archive
March 05, 2012
UK potato crop at risk from aggressive new disease
An aggressive strain of disease is a major threat to the country’s potato industry, a leading researcher has warned.From the archive