九月 27, 2024
Washington State University project aims to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops
A new Washington State University-led project will help potato growers safeguard domestic and international markets and maintain high-quality potatoes for consumers around the world.
八月 13, 2024
Developing Sweet potatoes That Are Fit to Fight Pests
Farmers in the southeastern United States struggle with the invasive guava root-knot nematode, a microscopic roundworm, which infects and damages a variety of crops, particularly sweet potatoes.
二月 25, 2024
Potatoes USA - Supported research into Neonic alternatives receives USDA funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops. Sponsored Content
一月 18, 2024
USDA Scientists Work to Ensure Nutritious and High-Quality Potatoes are Available During the Winter Season and All Year Round
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production, and postharvest storage)
七月 25, 2023
Novel Approach to Combatting Aphid-Transmitted Crop Viruses: Harnessing 'Spike Proteins' as Weapons
The infamous spike protein doesn’t just help spread viruses – it can also be weaponized to stop them.
九月 04, 2022
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets
New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences Sponsored Content