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A, Virus particles visualized in the transmission electron microscope (TEM); scale bar equals 100 nm. B, Electrophoretic migration pattern of nucleic acid extracted from purified virions of the virus coded SB26/29.
December 22, 2023
Potato rugose stunting virus, a newly characterized potato virus
In the 1990s, a previously uncharacterized disease of viral aetiology was observed in cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in Southern Peru.
Winter Potato Conference 2024
December 22, 2023
Michigan Winter Potato Conference attendees can tour nearby facilities
As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.
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December 21, 2023
Europatat calls for information about ongoing projects to control the spread of wireworms
Europatat, the European Potato Association, is calling upon researchers and industry professionals to share information about ongoing research, and any other related activities which will help to control the spread of wireworms in potatoes.
Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields
December 20, 2023
El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa
En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.
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December 18, 2023
CD&R to Acquire Shearer's Foods from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
Clayton Dubilier & Rice has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for funds it manages to acquire Shearer's Foods
Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters
December 17, 2023
Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters
Key Technology introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.
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FAO Food Price Index overall unchanged in November
December 13, 2023
FAO Food Price Index overall unchanged in November
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 120.4 points in November 2023, unchanged from its revised October level
El 30 de mayo fue declarado como el día internacional de la Papa
December 11, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations
The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.
Seed potato company HZPC reports on positives after challenging COVID-19 year
December 11, 2023
Sostenibilidad: la nueva vanguardia entre los obtentores de variedades como HZPC
La sostenibilidad de las variedades de papa es el nuevo horizonte para los obtentores como HZPC.
E2E SteamClosure Clinches Rabobank SMART Award, Marking a Year of Triumph
December 11, 2023
Tummers E2E SteamClosure picks up Rabobank SMART Award
As E2E SteamClosure celebrates its one-year anniversary, Tummers has yet another reason to pop the champagne.
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December 10, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12
World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Opening the Black Box of Losses in the Potato Value Chain" presented by Luciana Delgado on December 12
Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
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November 30, 2023
McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices
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November 30, 2023
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November 29, 2023
Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias
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