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Zebra chip causes discolouration in potato tubers, and processed potatoes.
July 06, 2017
CRC develops new DNA methods to detect zebrachip bacteria in potato psyllids
Plant Biosecurity CRC scientists have identified stable regions in the genome of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), which causes the serious disease Zebra Chip in potato and tomato crops. This research will provide new diagnostics that will significantly reduce uncertainty in biosecurity assessments.
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New Zealand
The Elea booth at Snackex 2017 in Vienna, Austria. Elea highlighted the opportunities PEF offers to the snack sector. Elea also introduced their new Elea SmoothCut™ One system, a compact unit that makes Pulsed Electric Field treatment affordable for e
July 01, 2017
Elea highlights benefits PEF for snack sector at Snackex 2017
Elea GmbH, leading manufacturer of equipment for Pulsed Electric Field treatment (PEF) used the recently concluded Snackex to highlight the opportunities PEF offers to snack manufacturers. Elea also introduce its Elea SmoothCut™ One system.
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Austria
Colorado potato beetles can decimate spud crops by devouring the plants’ foliage.
June 27, 2017
To protect crops, farmers could promote potato beetle cannibalism
UMaine scientists say farmers could try to protect their potato crop by utilizing agricultural practices — including crop rotations and push-pull strategies — to create field conditions that favor Colorado potato beetle cannibalism.
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United States
The workflow of the stem cutting tuberisation assay (left). Effect of heat stress on tuberisation potential (right): Tolerant potato varieties form a tuber both at the high and the low temperature, sensitive varieties only at the lower temperature.
June 22, 2017
Making a potato variety heat tolerant could be as simple as switching a single gene
Scientists have identified a version of a single gene involved in the heat stress response that is more active in potato types that can tolerate high temperature, potentially providing potato breeders a tool to make potato varieties less vulnerable to increased temperature.
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United Kingdom
As part of their Lunar exploration in 2018, Chinese scientists will take this 18x16 cm cylinder to the surface of the moon and see if potato seeds can grow there in this containerized mini-ecosystem
June 15, 2017
After potato tubers survived Mars conditions, potato seeds will be tested on the Moon
As part of their Lunar exploration in 2018, Chinese scientists will take an 18x16 cm cylinder to the surface of the moon and see if potato seeds can grow there in this containerized mini-ecosystem (Courtesy: 163.com)
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China
Impression of the Spud Nation Throwdown competition at Potato Expo 2017 in San Francisco, hosted by Phil Lempert the SupermarketGuru.
June 15, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions for new Innovation Hub
The new Potato Expo Innovation Hub is now open and accepting abstract submissions for the Potato Expo 2018, the largest convention and trade show for the potato industry in North America.
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United States
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The bacterial pathogen Dickeya dianthicola causes a disease called blackleg where potato stems decay. The disease can kill growing plants within a few days.
June 12, 2017
Colorado State University to study the spread of pathogens in US potato crops
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner this week announced that Colorado State University will receive $264,600 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the spread of pathogens in U.S potato crops.
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United States
The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli
May 30, 2017
The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli
Most people say that if there is a healthy choice on a menu they will take it. But observations and research show this is generally not the case.
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Australia
Potato field in bloom with irrigation (Courtesy: Washington State Potato Commission)
May 11, 2017
Washington Potato Producers To Vote On Marketing Order
Washington potato producers will vote from June 9–23, 2017, on whether to continue the federal marketing order regulating the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington.
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United States
The field trials are part of TSL’s Potato Partnership Project to develop a Maris Piper potato that is blight and nematode resistant, bruises less and produces less acrylamide when cooked at high temperatures.
May 11, 2017
The Sainsbury Laboratory received approval for a four-year trial of genetically modified (GM) potatoes
In the United Kingdom, farming minster George Eustice (DEFRA) has approved a four-year trial of genetically modified (GM) potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich.
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United Kingdom
Oregon State University researchers Markus Kleber and David Myrold were awarded about $80,000 from the consortium for the initial year of a two year soil focused project. They believe soil holds the secret to raising healthy potato crops without using fu
May 11, 2017
Northwest Potato Research Consortium has awarded grants for 37 regional potato projects
The Northwest Potato Research Consortium recently approved a combined $1.5 million in grant funding to 37 research projects.
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United States
The Humigator is offered by IHT for various sizes of potato stores. The unit humidifies the air and removes dirt particles, including spores and microorganisms
May 07, 2017
Idaho Universities receive Grant to investigate Humigator in Potato Storage
A partnership between Idaho State University and Boise State University has been awarded an Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant to research the application of the Humigator in potato storage.
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United States
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Despite the fact that the bacteria responsible for zebra chip disease occur in the Mediterranean and cause damage in leek and onions, the risk for transfer to potatoes is low, because of the feeding preferences of the transmitting psyllids in this area.
May 03, 2017
Potatoes in the Mediterranean at low risk for infection by Zebra Chip disease
Despite the fact that the bacteria responsible for zebra chip disease occur in the Mediterranean and cause damage in leek and onions, the risk for transfer to potatoes is low, because of the feeding preferences of the transmitting psyllids in this area.
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Spain
Steve Gangwish of Watertown, South Dakota (left) and Dan Moss of Declo, Idaho (right) were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017
April 24, 2017
Gangwish and Moss Appointed to Lead Potatoes USA Research Committee
Steve Gangwish of Watertown, South Dakota and Dan Moss of Declo, Idaho were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017
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United States
A potato infected with zebra chip presents with dark brown rings that are not harmful to humans, but do cause market losses. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Dr. Fekede Workneh)
April 23, 2017
Variety screening reveals potatoes with resistance to zebrachip disease
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant pathology team intentionally infected potato plants with psyllids positive with the bacterium that causes zebra chip disease, in order to identify promising germplasm in the battle against the disease plaguing the US potato industry for the past 15 years.
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United States
The slogan of this year`s Europatat Conference - focused on plant health and trade - is 'Making the European Potato Trade great again! (it’s gonna be huge, it’s gonna be great, it’s true!)'
April 20, 2017
Europatat Congress 2017 confirms new high level speakers!
The organizers of the Europatat 2017 Congress in Antwerp from 15 to 17 June announce the addition of a number of high level speakers to the programme
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Belgium
Sophie Churchill OBE appointed as Chair of AHDB Potatoes.
April 17, 2017
AHDB Potatoes appoints new chair and five new board members
AHDB Potatoes has announced the appointment of a new chair and the addition of five new members to its board, replacing five members.
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United Kingdom
Jay LaJoie of Van Buren, Maine (left) and Jason Davenport of Arvin, California (right) were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017 and will co-chair the Industry Outreach Committee.
April 10, 2017
LaJoie and Davenport Appointed to Lead Potatoes USA Industry Outreach Committee
Jay LaJoie of Van Buren, Maine and Jason Davenport of Arvin, California were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017 and will co-chair the Industry Outreach Committee.
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United States

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